Marbled White Butterfly Conservation
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 05 Jul 2024
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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. Found in flowery grassland but may stray into gardens. This species is widespread in southern Britain and has expanded northwards and eastwards over the last twenty years, despite some losses within its range, with outlying populations in Yorkshire and SW Wales. Size and Family Family: Browns Size: Medium Wing Span Range (male to female): 53-58mm Conservation Status Butterfly Conservation priority: Low European status: Not threatened Caterpillar Foodplants Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) is thought to be essential in the diet of larvae but Sheep's-fescue (F. ovina), Yorkshire-fog (Holcus lanatus), and Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) are also eaten. It is thought that several other grasses may be used, but the full range is not known. Lifecycle Habitat Unimproved grassland with tall sward. The strongest populations are found on chalk or limestone grasslands but other habitats such as; woodland rides and clearings, coastal grassland, road verges and railway embankments are also used. Distribution Countries: England and Wales Southern and central England, north to Yorkshire, and South West Wales Distribution Trend Since 1970’s = +29%.
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Marbled White Butterfly Conservation
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Melanargia lachesis - Wikipedia
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Butterflies at The Secret Campsite - The Secret Campsite
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Butterflies at Denbies Hillside and Ranmore Common (Surrey Hills
Black and white - Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire
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Wildlife Sightings in Sambourne
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Butterfly conservation project hi-res stock photography and images - Page 4 - Alamy
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Butterflies of Europe - Melanargia galathea
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Big Butterfly Count and Best Plants for Butterflies
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Butterfly Conservation - Upper Thames Branch - Butterflies
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Spanish Marbled White butterfly, Melanargia ines, identification guide
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Butterfly conservation project hi-res stock photography and images - Page 4 - Alamy
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Butterfly Conservation - The Goodwill Partnership
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