Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) butterfly


Identification notes: meadow browns have a lot of genetic variation around their wing spots. The spots are surrounded by a red-brown patch which can be distinct, or almost invisible as in this case.


Size: 3000px × 2001px
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
Photo credit: © iSpice / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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