Meadow Brown
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Maniola jurtina Linnaeus, 1758 |
The Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) is a butterfly found in British meadows, where its larvae feed on grasses.
Similar species are Gatekeeper (which prefers to rest with its wings open) and Small Heath (which is smaller).
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