Wall Brown
Image: Giovanna Garzoni (Public domain)
Common NameWall Brown
Scientific NameLasiommata megera
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilySatyrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, forest edges, hedgerows, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host PlantsPoa annua, Dactylis glomerata, Festuca rubra
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on various grasses, which serve as host plants for the green, striped larvae. Pupae are typically green or brown and hang head down.
Identification TipsKey features include the brown and orange coloration, the distinctive white-pupilled apical eyespot on the forewing, and the scalloped wing edges. The underside of the hindwing is cryptically patterned.
Description
A medium-sized brown butterfly with orange-brown patches and several eyespots, including a prominent white-pupilled eyespot on the forewing. Its wing margins are distinctly scalloped.
