Latin Etymology: Melanargia (black ?)galathea (?)
Adult Marbled White (subspecies M. g. galathea) at Geddington, Northants - June 2011
Featured Subspecies: Melanargia galathea galathea
Length: ? / Wingspan: 55mm
UK Status: Least Concern / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Despite the name and appearance, the Marbled White is infact a member of the "Browns" family of butterflies. It is quite a striking species with an attractive pattern both above the wings and below. Although widely distributed, it isn't necessarily that common a butterfly to actually see.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Melanargia
SUBSPECIES: M. g. galathea, M. g. donsa, M. g. lucasi, M. g. satnia, M. g. tenebrosa
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A local resident.
- Seen in Geddington
Further Notes: BirdGuides, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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