Boloria selene SMALL PEARL BORDERED FRITILLARY

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae. First named by Denis & Schiffermüller, in 1775.

Colour: Topside wings are brownish-orange with latticed black lines and spots. The underside (verso) forewings are orange with black spots and dashes. Wing tips terminate in a darker purple-brown patch. The verso hind-wings are intricately patterned in various shades of brown/black with a series of “pearl” spots and bordered in pearl.

Size: Wingspan 35-44 mm

Comments & Applications:  An uncommon species in Britain, isolated in England and Wales to scattered colonies in the south-west. More widespread in central Scotland. Outside of Britain this butterfly is found throughout Europe and North America. A beautiful butterfly prized by collectors. We are pleased to offer captive bred and antique examples.

Our unique selection of British and European butterflies is a perfect stepping stone into building your own cabinet reference collection. Also useful in education and taxonomy. An ideal subject for closeup photography, film, media, artistry, interior design, craft frames and dome applications.

Our British and European butterflies are all ethically sourced, they originate from either captive bred stock, or old antique collections. Butterfly collecting within this ethical boundary is perfectly sustainable and in no way harms wild populations. Why not start your own butterfly reference collection today for posterity.

Format: Choose either SET, with wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready Or Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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