Irish moths and butterflies
|
Family: Nymphalidae Sub-family: Satyrinae
1626
*
Meadow Brown
*
Maniola jurtina Widespread, common Wingspan: 50-55mm. Eyespot has one pupil. Flight time: June-September, single brood Habitat: Meadows, grassland, road verges, coastal dunes Larval food plant: Grasses, including Rye-grass, meadow-grass, bents and fescues |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork