northern pearly-eye butterfly
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The northern pearly-eye butterfly (Enodia anthedon) is a type of satyr butterfly, belonging to the subfamily Satyrinae within the family Nymphalidae. These butterflies are found primarily in the northeastern United States and Canada.1
Adult northern pearly-eyes are dull brown or gray, with wingspans of about 5 to 6 cm (2 to 2.4 inches). Their wings feature conspicuous circular markings, often referred to as false "eyes," which may serve to startle predators. The larvae of satyr butterflies have small, forked tail-like appendages on their abdomens.1
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