Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown)
General description:
The meadow brown is the most abundant butterfly species seen both on coastal and inland in a variety of habitats throughout the Outer Hebrides from June to September.
Diagnostic description:
The combination of relatively large size, orange patches on the forewings only, one eyespot on the forewing and none at all on the hindwings, is unique to the Meadow Brown.
Identification:
UK Distribution:
Local Distribution: