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Boloria Collection

"Boloria: A Delicate Dance of Butterflies and Blooms" In the enchanting world of butterflies, one species stands out with its ethereal beauty and graceful presence

Background imageBoloria 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 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 Collection: Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini
FLO4638849 Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Background imageBoloria Collection: Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula, and pearl bordered fritillary butterfly

Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula, and pearl bordered fritillary butterfly
FLO4638890 Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula, and pearl bordered fritillary butterfly. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The Aurelian; a Natural History

Background imageBoloria 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 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 Collection: Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum)

Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) feeding from Wild Rosemary (Rhododendron tomentosum), Finland, June

Background imageBoloria Collection: Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum)

Titanias fritillary (Boloria titania) basking on rock with Lichens (Rhizocarpon geographicum) and houseleek plant (Sempervivum arachnoideum) Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageBoloria Collection: RF - Titanias fritillary butterfly (Boloria titania) in mountain alpine meadow habitat

RF - Titanias fritillary butterfly (Boloria titania) in mountain alpine meadow habitat, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageBoloria 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 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 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 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 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 Collection: Fritillary butterfly varieties

Fritillary butterfly varieties
Marbled fritillary, Brenthis daphne, lesser marbled fritillary, Brenthis ino, pearl-bordered fritillary, Boloria euphrosyne, and violet fritillary, Boloria dia

Background imageBoloria Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 386

Curtis British Entomology Plate 386
Lepidoptera: Melitaea selene = Boloria (Argynnis) selene (Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary) [Plant: Viola hirta (Hairy Violet)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageBoloria 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 Collection: Titanias fritiallary butterfly (Boloria titania) on flowers, Aosta Valley

Titanias fritiallary butterfly (Boloria titania) on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Background imageBoloria 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 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 Collection: Weavers Fritillary or Violet Fritillary (boloria dia), close-up

Weavers Fritillary or Violet Fritillary (boloria dia), close-up

Background imageBoloria 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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"Boloria: A Delicate Dance of Butterflies and Blooms" In the enchanting world of butterflies, one species stands out with its ethereal beauty and graceful presence. Meet the small pearl-bordered fritillary, scientifically known as Boloria selene. This captivating butterfly can be found in various locations across the United Kingdom and even as far as Liguria, Italy. One delightful scene captures a small pearl-bordered fritillary delicately perched on an oxeye daisy, its vibrant orange wings contrasting against the pure white petals. Another snapshot reveals this exquisite creature roosting on a ribwort plantain, blending harmoniously with nature's tapestry at Marsland mouth in Devonshire. During June and July, these charming butterflies take center stage in Cornwall's grassy landscapes. With head-on views resting gracefully on blades of grass or basking atop rocks adorned with lichens, they create a picturesque sight that leaves observers spellbound. But Boloria doesn't limit itself to just one species; it also includes other mesmerizing members like the titanias fritillary and pearl-bordered fritillary. The titanias fritillary finds solace amidst alpine meadows while feeding from wild rosemary or showcasing its magnificence against mountainous backdrops. Meanwhile, the pearl-bordered fritillaries form breathtaking compositions by resting gently on bluebells or savoring nectar from rhododendron tomentosum flowers. These delicate interactions between butterfly and bloom remind us of nature's intricate connections. Not only does Boloria captivate our eyes but it also spreads its wings beyond borders. In Casareggio, Liguria - Italy's gem - we encounter Callophrys rubi or "Butterfly green ruby. " Its vivid emerald hues leave spectators awestruck as it flutters through Liguria's picturesque landscape. From England to Italy and everywhere in between, Boloria butterflies enchant us with their elegance and grace.