Marbled white (Melanargia galathea)
The marbled white butterfly belongs to the family of nymphalidae. It has a wingspan of between 37 and 52 mm. The upper side of the butterfly’s wings is white and black, resembling a chessboard. The underside is white/gray with black wing veins. The butterfly can be found in northern Spain, Central Europe, and parts of North Africa.
The caterpillars can reach a length of up to 30 mm. They are gray-brown or green in color. They have distinct hairs on their backs. They have a darker stripe on their backs. Their heads are brownish in color.
Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)
The large meadow brown belongs to the family of nymphalidae. It has a wingspan of between 40 and 48 mm. The upper side of the wings is brownish in color. The upper wing has an orange spot on the underside and a black eye. The butterfly can be found in North Africa and Europe as far as Asia Minor.
The upper image shows a male meadow brown butterfly. The lower image shows a female meadow brown butterfly. The lower part of the wing has an orange stripe running across it. This is how the sexes can be distinguished. The caterpillars are up to 25 mm long. They are light green in color.
Small heath (Coenonympha pamphilus)
The small heath butterfly belongs to the family of nymphalidae. It has a wingspan of between 25 and 35 mm. The upper side of the male’s wings is orange in color. The upper wings of the female are orange, while the lower wings are brownish. The upper wing has an orange spot on the underside and a black eye. The butterfly can be found in North Africa and Europe as far as Asia Minor.
