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Marbled White

Melanargia galathea

Photo by Meik Meißner
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Field Notes

Description:

White with dark brownish pattern. Wingspan ~37 - 52 mm.

Habitat:

Common in all of central Europe to northern Spain, Italy and southern England, eastern Europe (as far as Turkey) and parts of northern Africa. Altitudinal border is at about 1750 m (a.s.l.). This butterfly prefers poor grassland or extensively used pasture, especially on calcareous substrate.

Reference Links:

Melanargia galathea Linnaeus 1758, Marbled White

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Comments (6)
Meik Meißner
Thanks bayucca, I added this one and some other spottings to the mission.
bayucca
Please, add this wonderful shot to the new mission of European butterflies and moth! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8574613
Meik Meißner
Thanks!! It was a really patient model and didn't seem to be bothered by my presence, at all.
LauraMaria
Oh wonderful, I love the composition! Those cornflowers behind it are awesome, especially in that first picture! Great shot :)

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Great Pollinator Project of NYC
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European Butterflies and Moths

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PublishedJune 23, 2011

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