Marbled White butterflies are very
distinctive and are unlikely to be mistaken for any other species. Both males and females
have marbled black and white markings on the upper and underside of their wings. The
markings on the male are blacker than those on the female, but the difference is most easily
seen when the two are together.
Marbled Whites can be seen from June
until late July, although a few individuals may still be around until late August. They
are found on unimproved grassland and feed mostly on purple flowered plants such
as Wild Marjoram, Field Scabious, thistles and knapweeds. The caterpillars feed on the
grasses, especially Red Fescue
