Hyponephele lycaon facts for kids
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The Dusky Meadow Brown (scientific name: Hyponephele lycaon) is a type of butterfly. It belongs to the Nymphalidae family, which is a large group of butterflies often called brush-footed butterflies. This butterfly lives in many places across the temperate parts of Europe and Asia. You can find it from Portugal in the west all the way to the Russian Far East.
About the Dusky Meadow Brown
What Does It Look Like?
The Dusky Meadow Brown is a medium-sized butterfly. When its wings are spread out, they measure about 40 millimeters (which is about 1.6 inches) from one tip to the other. Its name "dusky" comes from its generally brownish colors, which help it blend in with its surroundings.
Where Does It Live?
This butterfly has a very wide home range. It lives in the temperate zone of the Palearctic region. This means it can be found in areas with mild climates, not too hot and not too cold. Its territory stretches across a huge part of the world, starting in western Europe and going all the way across Asia to the far eastern parts of Russia.
Life Cycle
Dusky Meadow Brown butterflies usually fly during the summer months. Depending on where they live, you can see them flying from June to August.
The young butterflies, called larvae or caterpillars, have a special diet. They mostly eat different kinds of grasses. This is important for their growth and development before they turn into adult butterflies.
