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Meadow brown (male and female)

Maniola jurtina

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Mating pair of meadow brown. One of the commonest butterflies in the UK. Hindwings have tree shades of brown on the underside (seen in the picture) and the forewings are orange with a black spot.

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bayucca
Please, add this wonderful shot to the new mission of European butterflies and moth! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8574613

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PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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