Family: Nymphalidae       Sub-family: Satyrinae 1626     *     Maniola jurtina     *     Meadow Brown Widespread, common Wingspan: 50-55mm. Eyespot has one pupil. Flight time: June-September, single brood Habitat: Meadows, grassland, road verges, coastal dunes Larvae feed on grasses including Rye-grass, meadow-grass, bents and fescues Similar: Hedge Brown has two pupils in the eyespot

Meadow Brown, Maniola jurtina
Badbury Rings, Dorset. August