Melanargia Collection

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Daan de Vos

Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea
FLO4638645 Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus leaves, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

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Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on flower head, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) visiting Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flowers, Dorset, England. Digital Composite

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) roosting on grasses, England, UK, July

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Melanargia galathea, Casareggio, Liguria, Vobbia, Italy

Marbled white (Melanargia galathea)
Rostislav Kralik

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) sequence showing landing and taking off from a Greater knapweed (Centaurea scabiosa) flower. Yorkshire, UK. Digital composite

Marbled white, Spanish gatekeeper, almond
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea 1, Spanish gatekeeper, Pyronia bathseba 2, almond ringlet, Erebia alberganus 3, and spring ringlet, Erebia epistygne 4

Marbled white butterflies
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea, Iberian marbled white, Melanargia lachesis, Melanargia clotho and western marbled white, Melanargia occitanica

Caterpillars (colour litho)
728981 Caterpillars (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillars: 1. deilephilia elpenor; 1a)

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), roosting on dew covered Bent grass (Agrostis sp) at dawn. Devon, England, UK. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) roosting among tall grasses at sunrise and bathed in warm, early morning sunlight, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on Wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare) Farthing Downs, Surrey, England, July

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on Greater knapweed flowers (Centaurea scabiosa) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed with soft focus flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) perched on birds foot trefoil, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza)
Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) flower, Dunsdon, Devon, UK, July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed flower, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on dew covered grasses, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on grass head, backlit against black background, Dunsdon, Devon, UK. July 2014

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on reed, Devon, UK, July

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) resting on reeds, Devon, UK, July

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) nectaring on flower, Vallee de la Seille (Seille Valley), Lorraine, France, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus bokeh effect, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Illustration, Satyridae -- Hipparchia Circe, Hipparchia Hermione, Hipparchia Briseis, Hipparchia Cordula, Erebia Medusa, Erebia Epiphron, Erebia Aethiops, Erebia Ligea, Melanargia Galathea

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea)

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Marbled White - upperside - wings open at rest (Melanargia galathea) Date:

Melanargia galathea, marbled white butterfly
Close-up of the wings of the Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), native to most of Europe and North Africa

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The mesmerizing beauty of the melanargia, also known as the marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea), is captured in these stunning photographs. In one image, we see this delicate creature resting gracefully among tall grasses, basking in the warmth of the sun. Its wings, adorned with intricate patterns resembling marble, give it a unique and enchanting appearance. Another snapshot showcases a melanargia perched delicately on a common spotted orchid. The contrast between its pure white wings and the vibrant purple petals creates a captivating visual display. This butterfly seems to have found solace amidst nature's wonders. Dunsdon Nature Reserve in Devon, UK becomes another backdrop for these magnificent creatures. Here, we witness a melanargia gently settling on blades of grass or exploring the soft focus leaves of knapweed plants. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this tranquil landscape. In Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK during July, our attention is drawn towards a marbled white butterfly finding respite on yet another common spotted orchid. The harmony between insect and flower exemplifies nature's interconnectedness and reminds us of its delicate balance. As we venture further into Liguria, Italy at Casareggio near Vobbia village; we encounter more melanargias gracing our path with their elegance and gracefulness. Against breathtaking scenery filled with wildflowers and lush greenery; they become symbols of natural splendor. These images remind us to appreciate the simple joys that surround us every day—moments spent observing butterflies fluttering from flower to flower bring peace and tranquility to our souls. Let us give them space to thrive so that future generations can continue marveling at their beauty in awe-inspiring landscapes across different corners of the world.