description Wall Brown Overview
The wall brown, Lasiommata megera, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Satyrinae. It occurs across much of Europe and into parts of western Asia and North Africa, favoring warm, open habitats where bare ground, rocks, walls, or paths provide basking sites. Its orange-brown wings carry dark markings and prominent eyespots, while the larvae feed on grasses; in Britain, its distribution and abundance have declined substantially since the 1970s.
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What is the scientific name of the wall brown butterfly?
The wall brown is Lasiommata megera. It belongs to the family Nymphalidae and the subfamily Satyrinae.
Where does the wall brown butterfly live?
It occurs across much of Europe and extends into western Asia and North Africa. It favors warm, open places rather than dense woodland.
Why is it called the wall brown?
The species often uses bare ground, rocks, walls, and paths as basking sites. Those sun-warmed surfaces are a notable part of its habitat.
What habitats suit Lasiommata megera?
Warm open habitats with rocks, bare soil, walls, or paths suit the wall brown. These features give adults places to absorb heat and patrol suitable territory.
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