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Meadow Brown

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Meadow Brown

Special features: The male (top) is slightly smaller than the female, and dark brown all over. The male has one black 'eye' spot on each forewing. The female has large orange patches and an eye spot on each forewing.

The adult butterflies only live for around 5 to 12 days and usually mate within the first couple of days of their lives. The eggs are laid within 4 days.

Latin name: Maniola jurtina

Size: Wingspan approximately 50mms.

Distribution: Found throughout the UK.

Months seen: June to October

Habitat: Meadows and woodland edges.

Food: Nectar.

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