Northern Wall Brown
Common NameNorthern Wall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata petropolitana
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, rocky areas, often near conifers
Geographic RangeNorthern and Central Europe, across Russia to Siberia and the Far East
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca, Brachypodium
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are green with darker stripes and overwinter. Pupation occurs close to the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its darker overall brown coloration, more restricted orange markings, and the presence of a single prominent eyespot on the forewing and a series of smaller eyespots on the hindwing, often with white pupils.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent orange patches and black eyespots, particularly on the forewings and hindwings.
