Featured in: Creatures from Habitats
Meadow Brown Butterfly
Invertebrate
Collective name: a rabble
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
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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.
📄 Educational Handout Available
Download the printable infographic: Butterflies vs Moths
📄 Educational Handout Available
Download the printable infographic: Butterfly & Moth Life Cycle