Size:
Wingspan is 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 inches.

Similar Species:
Little Wood Satyr
Gemmed Satyr (in flight)

Habitat:
Wet woodlands, trails in grassy woods and adjacent damp areas. Likes partial shade.

Range/Abundance:
Very abundant to common in most of the region. Uncommon in the mountains.

Flight Period:
Adults fly from late March until late October in three broods.

Larval Host Plants:
Grasses.

Comments:
This is the smallest and most abundant satyr in our region. Carolina Satyr is the only small satyr that frequently nectars flowers.

When this species opens its wings, you will notice the eye-spots disappear, it is a plain brown above.

Carolina Satyrs also bounce along as they fly with Gemmed Satyrs. Both species are difficult to tell apart until they land and provide a better look.

The top and second photos were taken in Orange Co., NC on April 25, 2004. The third photo was taken by Roger Rittmaster. The bottom photo was taken on April 27, 2003 in Franklin Co., NC.

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