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Wall Brown

Lasiommata megera

Photo by InêsVeloso
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown butterfly.

Habitat:

Forest edges and clearings, shrubby areas in ravines and river valleys and sparse woodlands. Also found in montane habitats up to 0–3,000 metres.
Europe, Asia and Northen Africa.

Notes:

This species has a large number of generations per year.
The Wall Brown gets its name from the characteristic behaviour of resting with wings two-thirds open on any bare surface, including bare ground and, of course, walls!

Reference Links:

Lasiommata megera, UK Butterflies - Wall - Lasiommata megera

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