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Boloria Selene Collection

The Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) is a delicate and enchanting butterfly that can be found in various locations across the UK

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly on oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall, UK. JUne 2016

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene), Marsland mouth, Cornwall/Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on flower. The Netherlands. July

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on flower. The Netherlands. July

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Two small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell

Two small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May 2017

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) roosting on ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Marsland mouth, Devonshire, UK. May

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly {Boloria selene} head-on view, resting on grass

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly {Boloria selene} head-on view, resting on grass, Cornwall, UK. June

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, the Netherlands. July

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on tip of young Foxglove

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on tip of young Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Marsland Valley Wildlife Trust Reserve, Devon, England, UK. June

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant)

Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) roosting on Hard fern (Blechnum spicant) fiddlehead. Marsland Valley Wildlife Trusts Reserve, Cornwall, England, UK. June

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Fritillary butterflies, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Fritillary butterflies, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fritillary butterflies, 19th century. Top left: Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary. Top right: Dark Green Fritillary. Middle left: Dark Green Fritillary, Underside

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, backlit underwing

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, backlit underwing, Marsland Mouth, North Devon, UK, June

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell. Boscastle

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on bluebell. Boscastle, North Cornwall, UK, May

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Three Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies{Boloria selene} gathered on a flower head

Three Small pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies{Boloria selene} gathered on a flower head, Marsland mouth, Cornwall / Devon, UK

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

Background imageBoloria Selene Collection: Boloria selene, small pearl bordered fritillary

Boloria selene, small pearl bordered fritillary
Varieties of the small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly from the collection of the late R.M. Craske. Now in the National Collection of British Lepidoptera


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The Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) is a delicate and enchanting butterfly that can be found in various locations across the UK. With its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, it is a true marvel of nature. One stunning image captures this beautiful butterfly perched gracefully on an Oxeye Daisy, showcasing its wings adorned with small pearls. Another photograph showcases the Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary in Marsland Mouth, Cornwall, where it flutters amidst the picturesque scenery. In May, these butterflies find solace on Ribwort Plantain in Devonshire's Marsland Mouth. The head-on view reveals their intricate details as they rest peacefully on blades of grass in Cornwall during June. These fritillaries are also known to rest harmoniously on bluebells or tip-toe delicately atop young Foxgloves. In July, they can even be spotted resting gently on grasses in the Netherlands. Their choice of roosting spots is diverse; from Hard Fern fiddleheads to backlit underwings against lush greenery. These images truly showcase the versatility and adaptability of these magnificent creatures. Even centuries ago, artists were captivated by their beauty as depicted in 19th-century illustrations of Fritillary butterflies created by unknown talents. Whether it's Boscastle or any other location where these butterflies grace us with their presence, one thing remains certain - encountering a Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary is like witnessing a fleeting moment of pure magic.