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Maniola jurtina, meadow brown
Plate 15 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Four Footed Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Johnson Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Meadow Invertebrata Maniola Maniola Jurtina
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Plate 15 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and Their Larvae, with the Plants on Which They Feed, features an exquisite and intricately detailed drawing of the Meadow Brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina. Theo Johnson's masterful illustration captures the essence of this beautiful and common British butterfly, with its distinctive green and brown wings adorned with intricate patterns. Butterflies are a fascinating group of insects, belonging to the order Lepidoptera, which means "scale-winged." They are part of the larger class Insecta, and more specifically, the subclass Pterygota, which includes all winged insects. Maniola jurtina is a member of the family Nymphalidae, commonly known as brush-footed butterflies or four-footed butterflies, due to the pad-like structures on their feet. The Meadow Brown is a common sight in grasslands and meadows across Britain, and is often the first butterfly species that many people encounter. The adult butterfly has a wingspan of around 6-7 centimeters, and is characterized by its brown wings with orange-brown borders and a distinctive row of small black spots. Butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation during their life cycle. They begin as eggs, which hatch into caterpillars or larvae. The caterpillar of Maniola jurtina feeds on various grasses and clovers, growing rapidly and shedding its skin several times as it grows. Once it has reached a certain size, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, or pupa, in which it undergoes a metamorphosis. After several weeks, a fully formed adult butterfly emerges, ready to begin its life cycle anew. The intricate details of Johnson's illustration reveal the beauty and complexity of the Meadow Brown butterfly, from the delicate patterns on its wings to the tiny hairs covering its body. It is a testament to the artist's skill and dedication to accurately capturing the natural world around him.
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