Maniola jurtina
Scientific NameManiola jurtina
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)40-55 mm
HabitatCommon in a variety of open grassy habitats including meadows, grasslands, pastures, verges, open woodlands, and gardens.
Host PlantsPoa annua (Annual Meadow-grass), Festuca rubra (Red Fescue), Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot), Agrostis capillaris (Common Bent)
Conservation StatusLeast Concern (LC)
Description
The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a very common and widespread butterfly found across Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. This image depicts a female, which typically has a more prominent orange patch on the forewing surrounding a single dark eyespot (ocellus) compared to the male.
