Coenonympha tullia
Scientific NameCoenonympha tullia
FamilyNymphalidae
HabitatFavors damp, open environments such as bogs, fens, wet meadows, moorland, and heathland. It can also be found in some dry grassland areas.
Description
The Large Heath is a small to medium-sized butterfly, typically exhibiting a brownish-orange coloration. Its underside, particularly the hindwings, often features a variable number of small, ringed eyespots (ocelli), which can differ significantly in prominence and quantity across subspecies and geographic ranges. The upper side is generally plain brown or orange-brown. It is known for its relatively weak, fluttering flight.
