Gemmed Satyr:
Cyllopsis gemma

Gemmed Satyr is uncommon to locally common statewide. It is usually found in shaded moist woods, near rivers, creeks and ponds and along mountain trails. In the Coastal Plain, it is often found in grassy areas in hardwood stands. There are two seasonal forms.The spring form, “inductura,” is darker brown with less distinct cross-wing lines than the lighter brown, distinctly lined summer form (Scott, 1986). There are three broods from March to October (November in deep South Georgia). In the Coastal Plain, the first sightings are usually in early March, while in the Mountains and Piedmont, the first flight begins in April, and the last flight usually ends in late September. The hostplants are various grasses, including River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolia), Slender Woodoats (Chasmanthium laxum). Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) is often cited, but it is seldom present in appropriate habitat. Early Date: February 9 (Camden County): Late Date: November 27 (Charlton County). Conservation Status: Secure.