Melanargia galathea (Linnaeus, 1758)

Uncommon, but locally can be common to abundant. One generation, usually mid June - late July.

Early/late dates: June 15 - August 2.

Habitat: meadows, but usually with some woodland nearby.

M. galathea male M. galathea female

VI-15-2009, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male

VII-06-2009, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; female

M. galathea male M. galathea female

VI-17-2007, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male

VI-29-2006, Kharkov reg., Volchansk distr., Okhrimovka (aka Efremovka); female

M. galathea male M. galathea female

VI-19-2007, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; male

VII-06-2009, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; female

M. galathea male M. galathea male

VII-03-2006, Kharkov reg., Novaya Vodolaga distr., Fedorovka; male

VII-03-2006, Kharkov reg., Novaya Vodolaga distr., Fedorovka; male (same as left)

M. galathea pair

VI-23-2007, Kharkov reg., Dergachi distr., Gavrilovka; female above, male below

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