Satyrs & Wood Nymphs: Little Wood Satyr Megisto cymela
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.5" - 1.88" |
| Habitat: | Deciduous woodland glades, brushy areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Late May to June, early August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Orchard grass, other grasses, sedges |
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Howard County, MD. May 18, 2012
The Little Wood Satyr has two large eye-spots on each wing that are bigger than the other spots.
Howard County, MD. June 3, 2012
The eyes of the Little Wood Satyr are black.
Allegany County, MD. May 25, 2013
Upperside view.
Allegany County, MD. May 25, 2013
Male and female. On this day, the Little Wood Satyrs were everywhere - easily over 100! In one location, I had to watch where I walked for fear of stepping on them.