Pearl-bordered fritillary
Scientific name: Boloria euphrosyne
The pearl-bordered fritillary is a striking orange-and-black butterfly of sunny woodland rides and clearings. It gets its name from the row of 'pearls' on the underside of its hindwings.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 3.8-4.7cmConservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.