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Meadow brown butterfly

Maniola jurtina

Photo by Doryreed
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Field Notes

Description:

Common brown butterfly with distinctive orange colouring and spot pattern.

Habitat:

Meadows, open grassland, woodland etc

Notes:

Common species in the UK. Often seen basking on flowers on hot days.

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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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PublishedAugust 11, 2011

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