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since i am on TN, i have dedicated photos only on three members, to Bayram (boreocypriensis) and Silvio (Silvio2006) while they was my two first friends n this site and to Ivan (Argus) for his encouragment and his friendly advise, I admire him for his knowledge about nature and what he is able to do for a good shot
today, i have so many friends here on TN and i will honored them also with my humble photos
i do that not in order of preference anyway, but in the order that i find the adequat picture in my archive
my first dedicace is for Horia (horias), while a few days ago, he dedicate me a wonderful shot from his superb galerie
this is for you Horia, i hope you like it
Marbled White
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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", of the 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 colour, 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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