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Eyed Brown

Photo by Jay Cossey

Size - 40 to 50 mm.

On the wing - June to September.

Range - Manitoba to Cape Breton.

Host plants - Broadleaf sedges.

Favourite habitat - Damp meadows.

Special notes - These butterflies are easy to observe. Slow flying and landing frequently the can be seen in generous numbers in Presqu'ile's damp meadows. They hibernate as larvae.

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