Marbled White Melanargia galathea

Here's a puzzle wrapped in butterfly wings: despite its name and distinctive marbled appearance, this medium-sized butterfly belongs to the 'browns'—members of the Satyrinae subfamily, not its own group. The classification contradicts the striking black-and-white patterning, making it a perfect example of how common names can mislead while scientific taxonomy reveals true evolutionary relationships. It's a reminder that appearance and kinship don't always align.