2. The male flowers are long yellow catkins, known as 'lamb's tails'. They first appear around late October to early November, and are short and green. Between February and April they open up to release their pollen.
3. Size: Approximately 5mms long Distribution: Found in most parts of the U.K. Months seen: March to October Food: Aphids Habitat: Hedgerows and woodlands.
4. The male meadow brown butterfly is slightly smaller than the female, and dark brown all over. The male has one black 'eye' spot on each forewing. The female has large orange patches and an eye spot on each forewing.