Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina jurtina

Male
Male
Female
Female
Male underside. The small (variable) black spots on hind-wing distinguish this species from the Gatekeeper which has white spots.
Male underside. The small (variable) black spots on hind-wing distinguish this species from the Gatekeeper which has white spots.
Female underside
Female underside
Newly laid egg
Newly laid egg
More mature egg
More mature egg
Mature larva
Mature larva
Mature larva
Mature larva
Newly formed pupa
Newly formed pupa
Pupa nearing emergence
Pupa nearing emergence
 
Information

Red List status: Least Concern
NERC Act S41: Not listed
Local status: Colonial, common and widespread. Our most abundant species.
Size: Medium.
Larval foodplant: A variety of grasses.
No. of broods: One
Flight time(s): Early June to late September
Average first date: 2nd June
Average last date: 29th September
Winter: Larva
Habits: Flies low over grassland, along hedges and ride edges, usually staying below head height.
Will fly on dull days and even in light rain.
Habitats: Unimproved grassland, brown-field sites, road verges and woodland rides.
Distribution: