Euphydryas aurinia MARSH FRITILLARY butterfly

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae. First named by Rottemburg in 1775

Colour: The adult butterflies usually show a chequered pattern of brown, orange, and yellow markings. Silver markings are present on the hindwing edge. The underside (verso) of the wings is patterned with yellow, orange, and brown without any silver colouration at all.

Size: Wingspan 30-42 mm

Comments & Applications:  A very rare local butterfly found in marshy habitats across Britain. Widespread throughout Europe, east into Russia and China. 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 Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting  OR SET, with wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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