Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

07415 Marbled White Melanargia galathea, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1620 (ABH59.012)

Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White
Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008, male.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 10th July 2008, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Patnikovo, Eastern Rhodopis, 18th June 2014, male.
Patnikovo, Eastern Rhodopis, 18th June 2014, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010. male
Cherven, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010. male
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 15th July 2013. Male roosting.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 15th July 2013. Male roosting.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.
Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.
Bobochevo, 30th June 2008, male, melanic form.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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
Separation of Marbled White from Balkan Marbled White
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Balkan Marbled White Melanargia larissa


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, black, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5