Meadow Brown Collection

Butterflies, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Butterflies, 19th century. Top Left: Wall Butterfly, Underside. Top right: Hedge Brown. Top centre: Speckled Wood, Underside. Middle left: Speckled Wood. Middle right: Ringlet

Meadow brown, Maniola jurtina, eudore, Satyrus eudora, ringlet, Epinephele hyperanthus, and speckled wood
FLO4671018 Meadow brown, Maniola jurtina, eudore, Satyrus eudora, ringlet, Epinephele hyperanthus, and speckled wood, Pararge aegeria

Plate 17: Two Butterflies, a Dragonfly, and Two Small Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 17: Two Butterflies, a Dragonfly, and Two Small Insects, c. 1575/1580

Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs, Surrey, England, UK, August

Female Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on thistle, Lewisham, London, UK, August

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) resting on grass in Cohens Field, Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK, June

Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) female basking, wings open, Southwest London, UK, July

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) on Common poppy seedhead (Papaver rhoeas), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Meadow Brown -Maniola jurtina- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

Meadow Brown -Maniola jurtina-, female perched on an agrimony flower, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Picture No. 10947844
Meadow Brown Butterfly - UK. Date:

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) butterfly perching on knapweed flower, side view

Meadow brown C016 / 2191
Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) butterfly. This butterfly is found throughout the Palaearctic ecozone. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Meadow Brown Butterfly - on flower - UK
DAC-1072 Meadow Brown Butterfly - on flower UK Maniola jurtina David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - UK
DAC-1071 Meadow Brown Butterfly UK Maniola jurtina David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - pupa
JLMO-2172 Meadow Brown Butterfly - pupa Maniola jurtina John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - larvae
JLMO-2068 Meadow Brown Butterfly - larvae Maniola jurtina John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - feeding on Buddliea blossom in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2426 Meadow Brown Butterfly - feeding on Buddleia blossom in garden European Maniola jurtina Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Meadow Brown Butterfly- with wings closed in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2019 Meadow Brown Butterfly - with wings closed in garden Lower Saxony, Germany Maniola jurtina Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Meadow Brown Butterfly - male
LB-3443 Meadow Brown Butterfly - male Maniola jurtina Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly - on thistle
LA-2197 Meadow Brown Butterfly - on thistle Maniola jurtina Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meadow Brown Butterfly
LA-2194 Meadow Brown Butterfly Maniola jurtina Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The meadow brown butterfly, scientifically known as Maniola jurtina, has captivated nature enthusiasts for centuries. With its delicate wings and graceful flight, this enchanting creature has been a subject of fascination since the 19th century. One can often spot the Meadow Brown Butterfly feeding on vibrant Scabious flowers in the North Downs. Its dainty presence adds a touch of elegance to these picturesque landscapes. In Lewisham, London, during August, a female Meadow Brown finds solace while feasting on thistle nectar. The bustling city becomes a haven for this winged beauty. Cohens Field in Hampstead Heath offers respite to another Meadow Brown Butterfly as it rests gently upon blades of grass. With its wings closed and body camouflaged amidst nature's tapestry, it blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Southwest London witnesses an ethereal sight in July when a female Meadow Brown basks under the warm sun with her wings open wide. Intriguingly enough, even illustrations from the book "Butterflies" depict different types of butterflies alongside our beloved meadow brown species. Created by an unknown artist back in 1927, these drawings serve as timeless reminders of their exquisite diversity. Not limited to just one region or country, the meadow brown butterfly spreads its charm across borders. From De Inslag in Brasschaat, Belgium to Burgenland in Austria - these fluttering wonders find sanctuary amidst various landscapes and ecosystems. As we delve into history and explore vintage publications like "Butterflies, " we uncover more about these mesmerizing creatures that have captured human imagination for generations past. W. S. Furneaux's illustrations transport us back to simpler times when people marveled at every intricate detail found within nature's creations. Whether perched delicately on poppy seedheads or resting peacefully with closed wings atop grass heads – each moment spent observing the meadow brown butterfly is a testament to the beauty and wonder that exists in our natural world.