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Common Grass-nymph

Satyrodes canthus

Plate XXV — Common Grass-nymph is Fig. 1
Plate XXV — Common Grass-nymph is Fig. 1
Common Grass-nymph (detail)
Common Grass-nymph (detail)

Butterfly.--It always haunts meadows and hides among the tufts of tall grasses growing in moist places. It is rather common in New England and the Northern States generally. It is found in Canada and is reported from the cool upper mountain valleys in the Carolinas. It has a weak, jerking flight, and is easily taken when found. Expanse, 1.65-1.90 inch.

Early Stages.--These have been well described by various writers. The caterpillar feeds upon grasses.