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Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina

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Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan Ashton court 19 Aug 2021, 8:06 p.m. 18 Aug 2021, 4:55 p.m.
Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan Brislington Meadows 14 Aug 2022, 4:46 p.m. 14 Aug 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan Horfield Parish Churchyard 8 Jul 2021, 7:16 p.m. 8 Jul 2021, 4:15 p.m.
Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan South Gloucester 25 Sep 2020, 2:38 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 5:17 p.m.
Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan South Gloucester 25 Sep 2020, 2:38 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 5:17 p.m.
Meadow Brown Meadow Brown - Maniola jurtina dylan South Gloucester 25 Sep 2020, 2:40 p.m. 12 Jul 2020, 5:18 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: hay meadows, grassland, downland, heathland, coasts, undercliffs, field margins, woodland rides, hedgerows, roadside verges, wasteland, gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards etc. Food plant: A wide selection of grasses such as Fescues (Festuca spp.), Bents (Agrostis spp.), Meadow-grasses (Poa spp.), Cock's- foot (Dactylis glomerata), Downy Oat-grass (Helictotrichon pubescens), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). Flight period: June to September. Wingspan: 50 - 55 mm.

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