A widespread butterfly species found across Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, characterized by brown wing coloration with distinct eye-spots.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Open grasslands, meadows, woodland edges, pastures, and agricultural margins with dense herbaceous vegetation, typically at elevations between 0-2,000 meters above sea level.
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator species, larval host plant for various grasses, and important component of grassland ecosystem food webs, serving as prey for birds and other insectivorous animals.
Morphology
SKIN COATWing scales arranged in overlapping patterns, providing thermal regulation and camouflage
LIMBS WINGSBroad, rounded wings with sexually dimorphic color patterns, six jointed legs with specialized tarsi for gripping surfaces
HEAD SENSORYLarge compound eyes, short antennae with distinct club-like terminal segment, sophisticated visual perception for navigation and mate detection
BODY STRUCTURESmall butterfly with wingspan of 40-52 mm, robust body covered in fine scales, wing color predominantly brown with variable orange patches
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Flocci Nivis
