Marbled White
Melanargia galathea
Checklist Number
59.012 [B&F: 1620]
Classification
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subfamily: | Satyrinae |
| Genus: | Melanargia |
| Species: | galathea |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Introduction
The Marbled White is a distinctive and attractive black and white butterfly, unlikely to be mistaken for any other species. In July it flies in areas of unimproved grassland and can occur in large numbers on southern downland. It shows a marked preference for purple flowers such as Wild Marjoram, Field Scabious, thistles, and knapweeds. Adults may be found roosting halfway down tall grass stems.
Records Summary
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#Records |
#Individuals |
Earliest Record |
Latest Record |
| All Records | 65,713 | 467,840 | 22/05/2022 | 25/09/2003 |
|---|
| 2023 | 3,497 | 21,842 | 30/5/2023 | 21/8/2023 |
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Records Detail (2023)
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Site |
Date |
Quantity |
| Earliest | Yateley Common West transect: Section 2 | 30/5/2023 | 1 |
| Latest | Noar Hill transect: Section 1 | 21/8/2023 | 1 |
| Max Count | Stockbridge Down | 6/7/2023 | 304 |
Records Distribution (2023)
Records / Recorders by Year (1970-2023)
Records by Week (2023)
