| Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758)) |
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Scientific name: Maniola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758) Common name: Meadow Brown French name: Myrtil Order: Lepidoptera Suborder: Rhopalocera Family: Nymphalidae Subfamily: Satyrinae Wingspan: 45-50 mm. Biotope: Meadows, fallow lands, track and road sides, parks and gardens. Geographic area: Europe, except northern ad central Scandinavia. North Africa, Asia as far as Siberia. Flight time: June to September. Number of generations : 1 or 2 Caterpillar: Bright green with a dark green underside and white hair everywhere on the body. Host plant: Various meadow-grasses, including Poa spp. |
The Meadow Brown is characterized by its white pupilled black eyespot on the underside of the fore wing. The colour may vary from dark brown to orange. Males are usually darker then females. |
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The Meadow Brown butterflies are certainly the most common butterflies in my "hunting" area. |
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The dark band (androconia) on the wings indicate this is a male. |
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By landing on the mobile-home wall, right under my nose, you get the best chance to show up in the photo album. |
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Here is the typical form for a female. |
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Here is a Meadow Brown with a nice proboscis. |
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This Meadow Brown is gathering nectar in a dry meadow not far from my home. |
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Meadow Brown butterflies mating in my garden. |
André Bon June 2013