Lasiommata megera is a butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family, characterized by distinctive brown wing patterns and widespread distribution across Europe and parts of Asia.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in open grasslands, meadows, woodland edges, and semi-urban environments with abundant sunlight and nectar-producing flowers at elevations between 0-1,500 meters.
Ecological Role
Serves as a pollinator, plays a critical role in ecosystem food webs as prey for birds and predatory insects, and contributes to biodiversity in grassland and woodland margin ecosystems.
Morphology
SKIN COATChitinous exoskeleton covered with microscopic overlapping scales providing thermal regulation and color patterns
LIMBS WINGSFour scaled wings with brown camouflage patterns, hindwings with subtle orange-brown markings, delicate wing venation
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, sensitive proboscis for nectar feeding, and chemoreceptive antennae for environmental navigation
BODY STRUCTURESmall butterfly with wingspan of 40-50 mm, robust thorax, segmented abdomen, compound eyes, and articulated antennae
