Kinzua Critters

Butterflies & Moths

Northern Pearly-Eye

(Enodia anthedon)

Northern Pearly-Eye

Species Description

**Description:** A beautiful brown forest butterfly with multiple ringed eyespots on the wing undersides.
**Size:** Wingspan of 1.75 to 2.25 inches.
**Behavior:** Unlike most butterflies, they prefer deep shade and rarely visit flowers. They feed on tree sap, rotting fruit, and damp earth.
**Identification:** Features a rich, pearly-brown color. Males are highly territorial and perch on tree trunks to watch for rivals.
**Habitat:** Shaded forest interiors and shaded river corridors.