Latin Etymology: Maniola (a mythical spirit) jurtina (?)
Adult Meadow Brown (subspecies M. j. jurtina) at Geddington, Northants - June 2011
Featured Subspecies: Maniola jurtina jurtina
Length: ? / Wingspan: 40-55mm
UK Status: Least Concern / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
Meadow Browns are one of those small comparatively drab butterflies that people probably overlook due to the lack of brilliant colours found on many species. Despite that, looking at them up close they are a relatively attractive species with their dark backs contrasting against the bright orange. Quite common in grassy habitat during the months when they are in flight.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Maniola
SUBSPECIES: M. j. hispulla, M. j. hyperhispulla, M. j. jurtina, M. j. janira, M. j. strandiana, M. j. persica, M. j. phormia
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A common resident species which is seen in Summer
- Seen in Geddington and other sites
Further Notes: BirdGuides, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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