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Marbled White


Marbled White
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Copyright: Mustafa Tavsiz (mustafatavsiz) Silver Note Writer [C: 6 W: 0 N: 21] (97)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikon DX AF-S 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-31 11:58
Viewed: 348
Points: 7
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Marbled White (Melanargia galathea) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Found across most of Europe (not Scandinavia), north Africa and as far east as Iran. The late twentieth century has seen an expansion of its range in the UK.




Despite its common name this butterfly is one of the "browns", subfamily Satyrinae. They are a common sight in unimproved grasslands across southern Britain, particularly on the South Downs.

Like other members of its subfamily, the larvae feed on various grasses. The full range is unknown but it is thought that Red Fescue Festuca rubra is essential in their diet. Eggs are laid on the wing or from brief perches on grass stems and are just sprinkled among the grass stems. Upon hatching the larvae immediately enter hibernation and only feed the following spring when the fresh growth occurs. They are a lime green with a dark green line running down the middle of their back. Pupation takes place at ground level in a loose cocoon. Adults emerge in July and on a good site in warm, sunny weather thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the grass heads.

Another nickname for the Marbled White butterfly is the "Marmoress."
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Nice catch of this butterfly shot. Picture could be a little sharper though.

Ciao Mustafa,
a splendid picture of the Marbled White taken with good sharpness and very beautiful natural colours in a lovely perspective.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Mustafa bey selamlar,
Başarılı bir kanat üstü Melike makro fotografı ...
Alan derinliği, renk ve netliği oldukça güzel.
emeğinize sağlık,
Seyfi

Very goos picture of this White butterfly, Mustafa.
The point of view gives a slightly oblique view of the open wings but includes the purple flower into the composition.
The patterns and designs on the open wings are very well captured.
Well done and TFS.

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