Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

07350 Meadow Brown Maniola jurtina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1626 (ABH59.010)

NW Bulgaria, 10th August 2017. Female.
NW Bulgaria, 10th August 2017. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
NW Bulgaria, 10th August 2017. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 21st June 2013. Crab spider victim.
Chepelare valley, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 21st June 2013. Crab spider victim.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 40-55mm, F: 42-60mm
Foodplant(s): bents (Agrostis spp.), fescues (Festuca spp.), grasses
Flying: One generation, late June-late September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassland, hay meadows, verges, hedgerows, woodland rides and waste ground.

Regional Information

Recorded in 172 (9.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 09 May to 12 August

Recorded date range (Pupa): 13 May to 13 May



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5