Could this be a Meadow Brown?

Dormouse · Post by **Dormouse** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:26 pm

Could this be a meadow brown with it's spot hidden or is it something completely different?

Dormouse

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:41 pm

I agree - this is a Meadow Brown.

Cheers,

- Pete

Dormouse · Post by **Dormouse** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:13 pm

Thank you (although I'd been far happier if it had been a new one for me!)

DM

eccles · Post by **eccles** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:26 pm

The forewing is often tucked away to hide the eyespot when a meadow brown is at rest. It adds camoulflage and to the startle factor if it is disturbed and takes off, showing the spot.