Meadow brown, Maniola jurtina
Meadow Brown, Maniola jurtina
The meadow brown is a very common butterfly in Britain and across Europe. It depends greatly on different types of meadow grasses. Usually, it rests with its wings closed and there is a marked sexual dimorphism between males and females. Males are less colourful with smaller eyespots and orange areas on the upper forewings. They are also more active than females, which prefer to fly less. Female wingspan 42-60 mm; male wingspan 40-55 mm.
