Size:
Wingspan is 1 7/16 - 1 15/16 inches.

Similar Species:
Mitchell's Satyr (very rare)

Habitat:
Savannas and grassy pinelands.

Range/Abundance:
Uncommon or local in the coastal plain and rare in the piedmont.

Flight Period:
Adults fly from early May until early October in two broods with a gap between broods.

Larval Host Plants:
Sedges (Carex spp.)

Comments:
This species is always such a delight to find. They tend to bounce around just above grasses and sedges and tend to perch deep in the grass most of the time.

When looking for Georgia Satyr, you might want to wear boots you don't mind getting wet in. Although they can be found in dry areas, it's best to look in very wet areas for them.

The top three photos were taken at Croatan National Forest in Craven Co., NC on May 25, 2003. The bottom photo was taken at Croatan National Forest in Craven Co., NC on August 24, 2003.

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