What is a meadow brown?
Q: What is a meadow brown?
A: A meadow brown is a species of butterfly found in European meadows.
Q: What do the larvae of meadow browns eat?
A: The larvae of meadow browns feed on grasses.
Q: Is there sexual dimorphism in meadow browns?
A: Yes, there is some sexual dimorphism in meadow browns.
Q: How do male and female meadow browns differ?
A: Male meadow browns are less colorful and have smaller eyespots and reduced orange areas on their upper forewings, while females fly less and tend to stay in the area where they grew up.
Q: What is the evolutionary significance of the upperwing eyespots in meadow browns?
A: The upperwing eyespots in meadow browns are probably a defense mechanism against predators. They deflect attacks to non-vital body parts.
Q: Can meadow browns fly with clipped wings?
A: Yes, meadow browns can still fly perfectly well even with one or two beak-shaped clips on their wings.
Q: What is the scientific name of the meadow brown?
A: The scientific name of the meadow brown is Maniola jurtina.
