Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

1601 (ABH59.014) Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria euphrosyne, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07220

Bernwood Forest, Oxen
Bernwood Forest, Oxen
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bernwood Forest, Oxen
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Llanymynech Rocks, May 2010
Llanymynech Rocks, May 2010
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Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales
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Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales
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Llanymynech Rocks, Montgomeryshire. 10th May 2011. Female..
Llanymynech Rocks, Montgomeryshire. 10th May 2011. Female..
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo March 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2011.
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2011.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2009.
Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pupa. Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. P{hoto April 2009.
Pupa. Reared, ex Y Golfa, Wales. P{hoto April 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pupa, empty, Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2009.
Pupa, empty, Y Golfa, Wales. Photo April 2009.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 38-46mm, F: 43-47mm
Foodplant(s): Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana), Heath Dog-violet (Viola canina), Marsh Violet (Viola palustris), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One/two generations, late April-early June and August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland clearings, grassy areas with dense bracken and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 14 (5.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in May 1990

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 May to 09 July

Similar Species
Picket Wood, Wilts
Picket Wood, Wilts
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria selene

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, blue, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5