David Element

Wildlife Photography

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____ Butterflies 28 - Satyridae - Marbled Whites

                                           MARBLED WHITE Melanargia galathea                      

                                           MARBLED WHITE Melanargia galathea 

                                           MARBLED WHITE Melanargia galathea 

• The above series of captured mini-DV stills of Marbled Whites was taken during perfect weather conditions with very little wind interference - such a rarity in the UK! Marbled Whites are not actually 'Whites' at all, belonging to the Satyridae (Browns). The photogenicity of this species is often enhanced by its choice of nectar sources, which here include Field Scabious Knautia arvensis, Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg. and Pyramidal Orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis. Marbled Whites frequently act as host to a small red parasitic mite and an example is seen here in the fourth photograph just behind the butterfly's eye.

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