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Maniola Jurtina Collection

The Maniola jurtina, commonly known as the Meadow Brown butterfly, is a beautiful species that has fascinated nature enthusiasts since the 19th century

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Butterflies, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown, Maniola jurtina, eudore, Satyrus eudora, ringlet, Epinephele hyperanthus

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Plate 17: Two Butterflies, a Dragonfly, and Two Small Insects, c. 1575/1580

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding from Scabious flower (Scabiosa) North Downs

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Female Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on thistle, Lewisham, London, UK, August

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) resting on grass in Cohens Field, Hampstead Heath

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) female basking, wings open, Southwest London, UK, July

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) on Common poppy seedhead (Papaver rhoeas)

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow Brown -Maniola jurtina- on a British Yellowhead -Inula britannica-, Burgenland, Austria

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow Brown -Maniola jurtina-, female perched on an agrimony flower, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Picture No. 10947844

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) butterfly perching on knapweed flower, side view

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Italy, Southern Tuscany, Maremma region, Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina)

Italy, Southern Tuscany, Maremma region, Meadow Brown Butterfly (Maniola jurtina) feeding on wildflower, close-up

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown C016 / 2191

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

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Meadow brown butterfly

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina) resting on flowers. Photographed in Poland

Background imageManiola Jurtina Collection: Maniola jurtina, meadow brown

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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The Maniola jurtina, commonly known as the Meadow Brown butterfly, is a beautiful species that has fascinated nature enthusiasts since the 19th century. Its creator remains unknown, but its delicate wings and graceful flight have captivated many. One stunning image captures a Meadow Brown butterfly feeding from a Scabious flower in the North Downs. The vibrant colors of both the butterfly and the flower create a picturesque scene that showcases nature's harmony. In Casareggio, Liguria, Italy, another enchanting photograph features the Callophrys rubi or Butterfly green ruby. This exquisite creature adds a touch of emerald to its surroundings as it flutters gracefully among blooming flowers. A female Meadow Brown butterfly was spotted in Lewisham, London, delicately sipping nectar from a thistle. This snapshot showcases the intricate relationship between butterflies and their favorite floral sources. Cohens Field in Hampstead Heath provides an idyllic resting spot for one Meadow Brown butterfly. With closed wings blending seamlessly with the grass beneath it, this tranquil moment highlights nature's ability to find peace even amidst bustling urban environments. Another captivating image shows a female Meadow Brown basking under July's warm sun in Southwest London. With open wings displaying their intricate patterns and hues of brown and orange, this sight is truly mesmerizing. The it also finds solace on Common poppy seedheads. A photograph capturing this interaction reveals how these butterflies contribute to pollination while adding splashes of color to fields adorned with Papaver rhoeas flowers. Belgium's De Inslag witnessed yet another breathtaking encounter with a Meadow Brown butterfly perched on grass head with closed wings. The simplicity of this scene emphasizes nature's elegance without any distractions. Burgenland in Austria becomes home to an extraordinary meeting between a British Yellowhead - Inula britannica - and our beloved Meadow Brown butterfly. Their coexistence showcases the interconnectedness of different species in creating a harmonious ecosystem.