Small pearl-bordered fritillary
Scientific name: Boloria selene
The small pearl-bordered fritillary is a pretty orange-and-brown butterfly of damp grassland, moorland, and open woodland. It gets its name from the row of 'pearls' on the underside of its hindwings.
Species information
Statistics
Wingspan: 3.5-4.4cmConservation status
Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.