Marbled White (Melanargia galathea, (Linnaeus, 1758))

Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

07415 Marbled White Melanargia galathea, (Linnaeus, 1758)

Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White

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Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White

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2010-2016

2017

2018

2019

Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.

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Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.

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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008, male.

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Patnikovo, Eastern Rhodopis, 18th June 2014, male.

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Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010. male

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Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 15th July 2013. Male roosting.

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Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.

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Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 53mm, F: 58mm
Foodplant(s): Red Fescue (Fectuca rubra), Sheep's-fescue (Festuca ovina), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum), grasses
Flying: One generation, mid June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Unimproved grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 142 (7.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 May to 08 August

Similar Species

Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White

Balkan Marbled White Melanargia larissa

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Green, yellow, white, black, orange

No. of Proleg Pairs:

07415 Marbled White Melanargia galathea, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1620 (ABH59.012)