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Male. (The dark smudge in the centre of the forewing distinguishes the sexes).
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Female
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This species is quite variable and can have extra spots, as in this male.
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Underside. The small white dots on hind-wing (variable in number) allow this species to be distinguished from other browns. So too does the double eye-spot on the forewing (but occasional Meadow Browns have double eye-spots too, so this is less reliable).
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Information
| UK BAP status: | Not listed |
| Local status: | Colonial, common and widespread. One of our most abundant species. |
| Size: | Medium. |
| Larval foodplant: | Various fine-leaved grasses |
| No. of broods: | One |
| Flight time(s): | Early July to mid August. |
| Winter: | Larva |
| Habits: | As its alternative name, Hedge Brown, implies, it spends most of its time in the vicinity of sunny hedges and shrubs and is often adundant. |
| Habitats: | The margins of unimproved grassland, road verges and woodland rides. Loves brambles and other nectar sources in the right habitat. |
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