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Clossiana 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 and the Netherlands

Background imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 imageClossiana 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 and the Netherlands. With its wings adorned with intricate patterns, it gracefully flutters from one flower to another, bringing beauty wherever it goes. One captivating image captures this exquisite creature perched on an Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), showcasing its vibrant orange-brown wings against the white petals. Another snapshot reveals it roosting on a Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), basking in the warm May sun. In Cornwall, England, during June and July, lucky observers may witness these butterflies resting on grass or wildflowers. Their head-on view displays their intricate details up close while backlit underwing shots highlight their ethereal beauty. Marsland mouth serves as a haven for these small wonders, where they find solace on young Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) or Hard Ferns' fiddleheads (Blechnum spicant). These moments offer glimpses into their peaceful existence amidst nature's embrace. A pair of Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries resting on Bluebells creates a picturesque scene that evokes serenity and harmony between species. Similarly, in the Netherlands during July, these butterflies can be seen delicately perched upon wildflowers or grass blades. Whether observed in North Devon or Cornwall/Devon regions of the UK or even in the Netherlands, encountering these mesmerizing creatures leaves one captivated by their elegance and grace. The Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary truly embodies nature's artistry at its finest.