Corsican Wall Brown
Common NameCorsican Wall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata paramegaera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatRocky areas, maquis, garrigue, open woodland, scrubland
Geographic RangeCorsica, Sardinia
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Brachypodium
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on grasses and typically overwinter, pupating close to the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its endemic range (Corsica and Sardinia) and specific markings, including strong dark patterning on an orange ground color and prominent forewing eyespot.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with an orange-brown ground color, marked with dark brown wavy lines and a prominent black eyespot with a white pupil on the forewing, and smaller eyespots on the hindwings.
