Wall Brown
Common NameWall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata megera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)43
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatDry grasslands, heathland, open woodlands, coastal areas, often near walls, rocks, and sunny banks.
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsPoa annua, Dactylis glomerata, Festuca rubra, Agrostis capillaris
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on grass blades. Larvae are green with a dark dorsal line and feed on various grasses. Pupation occurs in a chrysalis suspended from a stem.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange-brown ground color with dark, wavy transverse lines and the prominent, often multiple, black eyespots ringed with yellow on the forewings. The cryptic underside helps it blend with its surroundings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with orange-brown wings marked with dark brown wavy lines and prominent black eyespots, particularly on the forewings. Its underside is cryptically patterned for camouflage among stones and dry leaves.
