Meadow brown
Maniola jurtina
Not assessedPhoto: James K. Lindsey · CC BY-SA 3.0
Insectherbivore
The meadow brown is a butterfly that flutters across grassy fields from Europe to North Africa and parts of Asia. Its wings wear a soft brown with subtle orange patches, blending perfectly with summer meadows. Caterpillars of this species munch on grasses, growing up to join the dance of their parents.
- Found as far north as 62°N in Europe and east to the Ural Mountains.
- Its caterpillars dine exclusively on various grass species.
- Thrives in regions stretching from the Canary Islands to Iran.
GrasslandEuropeAfricaAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Maniola jurtina
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Africa, Asia
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- small
