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Wall Brown ©Amy Lewis
Wall Brown ©Adam Cormack
Wall brown
Scientific name: Lasiommata megera
The wall brown or 'wall' gets its name from the fact it rests on any bare surface or wall! It can be found in open, sunny places like sand dunes, old quarries, grasslands and railway cuttings.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 4.5-5.3cmConservation status
Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.