Meadow Brown Butterfly

Suitable for: Early Primary – Primary
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Meadow Brown Butterfly

Invertebrate
Collective name: a rabble
Meadow Brown Butterfly
Meadow Brown Butterfly

A camouflaged butterfly whose caterpillars eat fine grasses.

💡 Fun Facts

  • The caterpillars feed exclusively on the fine meadow grasses, perfectly camouflaged in the green stems.

📅 Through the Year

  • Active:June to September

🕸️ Food Web

HerbivoreClick to explore how the Meadow Brown Butterfly fits into the ecosystem!

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Citizen Science Activity

Help scientists track nature! You can record your sightings for this topic on the Big Butterfly Count website.

🎴 Field Research Data Cards

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Meadow Brown Butterfly

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Meadow Brown Butterfly
Length / Height5 cm
Weight200 mg
Lifespan1 month
Top Speed5 mph
Heart Rate-
Intelligence
10
Stealth / Camo
60
Defence / Ferocity
10

📄 Educational Handout Available

Download the printable infographic: Butterflies vs Moths

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📄 Educational Handout Available

Download the printable infographic: Butterfly & Moth Life Cycle

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