The Red Satyr is a distinctive small satyr butterfly of the Southwest with warm reddish-orange wings bearing two large eyespots on the upper forewing and below. It is the western counterpart of the Little Wood Satyr and inhabits grasslands and open woodlands. It has a characteristic skipping flight low over grass and is difficult to follow once it disappears into vegetation.
Best time to see a Red Satyr
The best time to see a Red Satyr is May–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,892 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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