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Family: Nymphalidae   Checklist Number: 59.010

Maniola jurtina (Linnaeus, 1758)

Meadow Brown

A common grassland species which occurs from June to September. Eggs are laid on fine grasses and the caterpillars overwinter.

References: 
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.

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