Marbled white — size comparison

The marbled white inhabits flower-rich meadows and grasslands, especially areas with tall grasses. Adults visit flowers, often using purple-flowered plants. Cat

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Marbled white

Melanargia galathea

55,5 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Marbled whiteWingspan55.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Marbled white — size comparison — facts and sources

The marbled white inhabits flower-rich meadows and grasslands, especially areas with tall grasses. Adults visit flowers, often using purple-flowered plants.

Caterpillars develop on grasses, including red fescue.

Measurement sources