Cyllopsis pyracmon

(Butler, 1867)

Nabokov's Satyr

Cyllopsis pyracmon, commonly known as Nabokov's satyr, is a in the Nymphalidae. It is recognized as a synonym of Euptychia pyracmon in some taxonomic databases. The species is found in North America and has been documented in alpine and forested . Two are recognized: C. p. pyracmon and C. p. henshawi.

Nabokov's Satyr - Cyllopsis pyracmon nabokovi. Satyrinae - Flickr - gailhampshire by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyllopsis pyracmon: //sɪˈlɒpsɪs pɪˈrækˌmɒn//

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Habitat

Alpine and forested environments. Related in the Cyllopsis, such as C. gemma (eastern gemmed satyr), have been observed in mesic riparian forest and woodland understories.

Distribution

North America. The occurs in the United States, with related congeneric species documented in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding regions.

Similar Taxa

Cyllopsis gemmaBoth belong to the Cyllopsis and share similar woodland preferences. C. gemma (eastern gemmed satyr) has been observed in mesic riparian forest in Missouri and Illinois, flitting through undergrowth in deeply shaded forest areas.
Euptychia pyracmonCyllopsis pyracmon is currently recognized as a synonym of Euptychia pyracmon in GBIF and other taxonomic databases, representing the same under different generic placement.