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Lasiommata megera
Brown butterfly.
Forest edges and clearings, shrubby areas in ravines and river valleys and sparse woodlands. Also found in montane habitats up to 0–3,000 metres. Europe, Asia and Northen Africa.
This species has a large number of generations per year. The Wall Brown gets its name from the characteristic behaviour of resting with wings two-thirds open on any bare surface, including bare ground and, of course, walls!
Spotted on Feb 21, 2016
Submitted on Feb 27, 2016
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