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Large Wall Brown

Lasiommata maera

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Field Notes

Description:

Nymphalidae
Lepidopteros diurnos - Satirídeos

Reference Links:

UK Butterflies - Nymphalidae

Species ID Suggestions

Large Wall Brown

Lasiommata maera

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Comments (4)
The MnMs
Wow! this butterfly is really special for me. I have never seen this underwing pattern before :-)
Jopy
Sorry, this is L. maera ssp. adrasta, L.megera has different spots on hind-wind underside, it has not white spots trimmed black, also, on fore-wing upperside has expressive brown lines.

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PublishedApril 17, 2013

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