Common Woodbrown Butterfly
Common NameCommon Woodbrown Butterfly
Scientific NamePararge aegeria
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia Minor
Host Plantscouch grass, false brome, Yorkshire fog, cock's-foot
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. The larvae are green and feed on various grasses, and the pupae are typically green or brown, hanging upside down.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall brown coloration, the distinct black eyespots with orange rings on the wings (especially the underside), and its characteristic jerky or dancing flight pattern.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent black eyespots ringed with orange, particularly visible on the underside of the hindwings. The wings often have a slightly lighter, mottled brown pattern.
