Again from Sorrento:
I thought this was Espers as the Black band is unbroken?
Unlike my UK Marbled White:
But i've now been told that as it's just a single cell... it's a subspecies of M galathea?
What does anyone think?
Cheers!
Damian
Espers or not Espers, that is the question!!!
Re: Espers or not Espers, that is the question!!!
Yep - definitely galathea - Espers is a very different beast! Across Europe galathea is very variable in pattern and intensity of markings, with many local forms.
Re: Espers or not Espers, that is the question!!!
Thanks Pete!
Re: Espers or not Espers, that is the question!!!
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Esper's Marbled White (Melanargia russiae) fly's in company with galathea and is easily recognizable in the field,as it is much whiter and larger than Melanargia galathea.
More photos here http://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/p464286111#h507e825b
A video can be seen on this link.http://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/p577876181#h9117e59a
Esper's Marbled White (Melanargia russiae) fly's in company with galathea and is easily recognizable in the field,as it is much whiter and larger than Melanargia galathea.
More photos here http://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/p464286111#h507e825b
A video can be seen on this link.http://jamesgibbs6929.zenfolio.com/p577876181#h9117e59a