Wall (Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 45-53mm
Foodplant(s): Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Wavy Hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus)
Flying: Two generations, early May-late June and mid July-mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Open grassland, railway embankments, quarries, derelict land and gardens.

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59.002 (BF1615) Wall Lasiommata megera, (Linnaeus, 1767)

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