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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.
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Range
Widespread and common in Britain but absent from Shetland. It becomes more of a coastal species in the north of its range (4). Elsewhere, this butterfly is found throughout Europe reaching east to Asia Minor and Iran (4).
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You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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Habitat
As the common name suggests, this butterfly was once closely associated with meadows. It is also found in downland, woodland rides, heaths, road verges and waste ground and is also found in urban habitats including gardens, parks and cemeteries (3) (4).
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