Black Satyr (Satyrus actaea)

Black Satyr, a reference photo — Photo: Notafly · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Satyrus actaea, the black satyr, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South-Western Europe, Asia Minor, Syria, Iran and Baluchistan (SW Pakistan).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Black Satyr being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Satyrus ferula
Hipparchia autonoe

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Satyrus
Species: Satyrus actaea

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