Lattice brown
Common NameLattice brown
Scientific NameKirinia roxelana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, orange
HabitatRocky slopes, open woodlands, scrubland, forest edges, often near trees
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Europe, Turkey, Middle East
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. The larvae feed on grasses, overwintering as caterpillars before pupating in spring. Adults emerge in late spring/early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive large orange patch on the underside of the forewing, contrasting with the mottled brown hindwing which bears a series of prominent, black-ringed eyespots.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has a mottled brown underside with a prominent orange patch on the forewing and several distinct, ringed eyespots on both fore and hindwings, providing camouflage against tree bark.
