Wall Brown megera 10 larvae

Wall Brown Butterfly Pararge megera

 This butterfly likes sandy cliffs and grassy pathways. The butterflies fly up and “accompany” you on your walk, always settling just ahead. Sadly this species is reported to be declining. The larvae feed on grasses and are probably best kept on potted coarse grass. The slender striped caterpillar is wonderfully camouflaged on the grasses. The pupa is formed on grass stems and sometimes there are black forms of the pupa. If the larvae are kept warm, they should produce another generation of butterflies this year.