Erebia ligea
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The Arran Brown is a member of the Satyridae subfamily of Nymphalidae
. This brown is widespread in southeastern and northern Europe. It prefers mixed woodlands at low altitudes. It is rarely seen on open areas.
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
. This brown is widespread in southeastern and northern Europe. It prefers mixed woodlands at low altitudes. It is rarely seen on open areas.