A white and orange butterfly with some black markings resting on a chalk path.

Glanville Fritillary. Photo: Nick Galer

An orange butterfly with black markings and a white fringe to the wings resting on a white rock

Glanville Fritillary. Photo: Nick Galer

Two photos from Nick sent in telling us:

I visited Compton Down track today, 05/05/2026 hoping to catch the Glanville Fritillaries and was lucky enough to see three this morning, along with Marsh Fritillaries, Small Blues, Small Coppers and Skippers.

Also a Polite Request from Nick:   Please don’t clamber up the bank to get your pictures as it will flatten the valuable habitat. With a little patience the Glanvilles will come down to the track to pose for a photo.

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