A small butterfly species native to Europe, characterized by its brown and orange wing coloration, commonly found in grassland and woodland edge habitats.
Image Gallery
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Meadows, grasslands, woodland edges, and hedgerows across temperate regions of Europe, particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom and Western Europe
Ecological Role
Important pollinator and prey species in grassland ecosystems, contributing to local biodiversity and serving as a food source for birds and predatory insects
Morphology
SKIN COATScaled wing surface with brown and orange coloration for camouflage and thermoregulation
LIMBS WINGSOrange-brown wings with dark spot patterns, males have prominent sex brands on forewings
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, short antennae, typical lepidopteran sensory apparatus
BODY STRUCTURESmall butterfly with wingspan of 35-40 mm, robust body plan typical of Nymphalidae family
