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Meadow brown - Maniola jurtina
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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: May - September Size: 40-58mm Altitude: 0-1600m
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| Notes. A very widespread, and often extremely numerous species. The male (below left) has less orange on the forewing than the female. It is quite a variable species however and is prone to fading towards the end of summer. | |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
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Diverse - Grassy |
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