Wall (Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 45-53mm
Foodplant(s): Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Wavy Hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus)
Flying: Two generations, early May-late June and mid July-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassland, railway embankments, quarries, derelict land and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 78 (4.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 09 August

07309 Wall Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767)

BF1615 (ABH59.002)