They are generally weak fliers and often shun bright sunlight, preferring moist and semishaded habitats. The
caterpillars feed chiefly on
monocotyledonous plants such as
palms,
grasses, and
bamboos. The
Morphinae are sometimes united with this group. The
taxonomy and
systematics of the subfamily are under heavy revision. Much of the early pioneering work of L. D. Miller has helped significantly by creating some sort of order.
Dyndirus (Capronnier, 1874) is a satyrid
incertae sedis. Other than this
genus, according to the latest studies on the classification of Nymphalidae, all satyrines have been assigned to one of the
tribes, at least preliminarily. For detailed lists, see the tribe pages. ==References==