(Geyer, 1828)
Balkan Marbled White
Description:
The Balkan Marbled White occurs on dry grasslands, rocky slopes, in open scrub, and in grassy clearings in woods. Sometimes, these butterflies are even seen in villages.
The caterpillars feed on different grasses.
This butterfly is single-brooded and hibernates as a caterpillar.
Habitat:
Dry calcareous grasslands
Phrygana vegetation
Sclerophyllous scrub
Inland cliffs and exposed rocks
Similar species:
Melanargia galathea
Melanargia russiae
Melanargia lachesis