Large Wall Brown
Common NameLarge Wall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata maera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, rocky slopes, grassy areas
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Palearctic region, from Western Europe to East Asia
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Dactylis, Brachypodium
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae feed on various grasses and typically overwinter as a larva before pupating near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall brown and orange coloration, the large, prominent black eyespot with a white pupil on the forewing apex, and several smaller eyespots on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a brown ground color, prominent orange patches on the forewings, and distinct black eyespots ringed with yellow on both forewings and hindwings.
