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Meadow Brown

Maniola jurtina

Picture of a Meadow Brown
Period: June to September
Size: 40-60mm

One of Yorkshire's most common butterflies, the Meadow Brown is found on a variety of grasslands and in parks and gardens. The Males are smaller and often darker than the females. The caterpillar food plants are a variety of grasses.

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