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Silver Bordered Fritillary Collection

The silver-bordered fritillary, scientifically known as Boloria selene, is a stunning butterfly species that can be found in various locations across the UK and Europe

Background imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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 imageSilver Bordered Fritillary 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


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The silver-bordered fritillary, scientifically known as Boloria selene, is a stunning butterfly species that can be found in various locations across the UK and Europe. With its delicate wings adorned with intricate patterns, this butterfly never fails to captivate observers. One such sighting of the silver-bordered fritillary showcases its beauty against the backdrop of an oxeye daisy. The small pearl-bordered fritillary gracefully perches on the vibrant flower, creating a picturesque scene that epitomizes nature's artistry. In another breathtaking moment captured at Marsland mouth in Cornwall, we witness the silver-bordered fritillary roosting on a ribwort plantain. Bathed in May sunlight, this enchanting creature exudes tranquility amidst its natural habitat. A head-on view of the small pearl-bordered fritillary resting on grass reveals intricate details of its wing pattern. This image taken in Cornwall during June highlights the butterfly's elegance and serves as a testament to its resilience. The presence of not one but two small pearl-bordered fritillaries resting on bluebells adds an element of camaraderie to their already mesmerizing display. This sight reminds us of nature's ability to create harmonious connections between different species. Venturing beyond UK borders, we encounter a silver-bordered fritillary perched delicately on grass in the Netherlands during July. Its underwing illuminated by backlighting creates an ethereal glow that accentuates its allure even further. Back home in England, these butterflies find solace atop young foxgloves or hard ferns during their roosting periods. These moments captured at Marsland Valley Wildlife Trust Reserves showcase how these plants provide both shelter and sustenance for these magnificent creatures. Even centuries ago, artists were inspired by these captivating insects as evidenced by 19th-century depictions of Fritillary butterflies created by unknown creators. Their timeless appeal continues to inspire awe and wonder in the present day.