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Melanargia lachesis

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Melanargia lachesis
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M. lachesis
Binomial name
Melanargia lachesis
Hübner, 1790

The Iberian marbled white (Melanargia lachesis) is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. It can be found on the Iberian Peninsula and the south of France.

The length of the forewings is 25–28 mm. The butterflies fly in one generation from June to August.

The larvae feed on various grasses.

References

  1. ^ van Swaay, C.; Wynhoff, I.; Verovnik, R.; Wiemers, M.; López Munguira, M.; Maes, D.; Sasic, M.; Verstrael, T.; Warren, M.; Settele, J. (2010). "Melanargia lachesis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T173288A6985736. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-1.RLTS.T173288A6985736.en. Retrieved 6 August 2016.