These two fritillaries are very similar and although the Pearl-bordered is much scarcer than the Small Pearl-bordered there are sites where they occur in the same habitat and their flight periods overlap. These are the earliest fritillary butterfly species to … Read More
These dazzling butterflies have been flying in numbers since the beginning of May here in south west Cornwall. This was one of several seen yesterday at Windmill Farm Nature Reserve on The Lizard. Insight into Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene): … Read More
Common name: Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Latin name: Boloria selene Family: Fritillaries (Nymphalidae >> Argynninae) Flies: May with second generation in South-West England into August This photo Date: 21 July Location: garden, Marsland valley, North Cornwall and Devon county boundary Other … Read More
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene). Click on the link to see the British Butterflies gallery. Related images: