Hermes Satyr

Hermeuptychia hermes, the Hermes satyr, is a species of Hermeuptychia butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found from southern Texas through Mexico to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Mato Grosso do Sul), Suriname and Bolivia. The habitat consists of forest edges and shaded lawns.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hermes 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

• Hermeuptychia canthe
• Hermeuptychia hermybius
• Hermeuptychia sosybius
• Hermeuptychia intricata
• Malaveria affinis
• Yphthimoides renata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Nymphalidae

Genus

Hermeuptychia

Species

Hermeuptychia hermes

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