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Large Wall

Lasiommata maera

LASS-ee-oh-may-tuh MEE-ruh

Wingspan
44 - 56 mm

Checklist Number
59.0021

Large Wall

Lasiommata maera

LASS-ee-oh-may-tuh MEE-ruh

Wingspan
44 - 56 mm

Checklist Number
59.0021


Several sightings have been reported, including two caught in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in 1930 and 1931. It is believed that any individuals seen are the result of accidental introduction.

This species was first defined in Linnaeus (1758) as shown here (type locality: Sweden).