After reading about recent sightings of Marbled Whites at Brockadale Nature Reserve we decided to take advantage of good weather with a follow up to last year's initial visit. Glimpses of Ringlets, Meadow Browns and whites on from the path was a good start and once on the reserve we counted over 15 Marbled Whites (Melanargia galathea), feeding predominantly on red clover and centaurea.
This one is a female, slightly larger than the male, the underside has a brown tinge as opposed to the black and white markings of the male.
They have very striking underwing markings
ReplyDeleteA beautiful butterfly, beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteJohn
A beautiful butterfly beautifully photographed....a delight to the eye and thanks for putting them up Linda.
ReplyDeleteI agree, a very beautiful species, Linda. Wish they`d colonise my neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteHello Pops, they're lovely aren't they.
ReplyDeleteHowdy Johnny, thanks very much, they're smashers!
Hello Pete, thanking you kindly, aren;t they lovely creatures.
Hi Dean, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Best wishes to everybody
Linda