Maniola jurtina MEADOW BROWN

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Meadow Brown Butterfly

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SKU: WB5834

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Satyridae. First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: A sexually dimorphic species. Males dark brown with faint orange patch at apex and small eye spot. Females larger and generally paler brown with much more prominent orange patch and eye spot.

Size: Wingspan 39-60 mm

Comments & Applications:  A common and widespread butterfly found throughout Britain. Commonly known as the Meadow Brown butterfly.

Our unique selection of British and European butterflies is a perfect stepping stone into building your own cabinet reference collection. Also useful in education and taxonomy. An ideal subject for closeup photography, film, media, artistry, interior design, craft frames and dome applications.

Our British and European butterflies are all ethically sourced, they originate from either captive bred stock, or old antique collections. Butterfly collecting within this ethical boundary is perfectly sustainable and in no way harms wild populations. Why not start your own butterfly reference collection today for posterity.

Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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