Wall Brown
Image: Giovanna Garzoni (Public domain)
Common NameWall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata megera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Primary Colorsorange, brown, yellow
HabitatGrassy areas, hedgerows, woodland edges, open fields, coastal dunes
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsPoa annua, Dactylis glomerata, Festuca rubra, Agrostis capillaris
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are green with a dark dorsal line and feed on various grasses. Pupae are typically green or brown and suspended head-down.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange-brown ground color with dark brown checkered markings. A key feature is the single large, black eyespot with a white pupil near the apex of the forewing, and a row of smaller eyespots on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with orange-brown wings marked with dark brown patterns and prominent eyespots. The dorsal side features a large eyespot on the forewing and smaller ones on the hindwing, while the ventral side is cryptically patterned with wavy lines and eyespots.
