Pearl-bordered Fritillaries. Photo: Mark Pike
Family: Fritillaries and Metalmarks
Size:
Medium Wingspan:
mm
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary is considered extinct in Dorset. The last sightings were in 2002.
Where to see
- Habitat: n/a
- Caterpillar foodplants: n/a
- Best places: No longer seen in Dorset.
Distribution map
Pearl-bordered Fritillary was recorded from these 1km squares in Dorset (2015-19).
- Key:
- 1 record
- 2-9 records
- 10+ records
Explore the Atlas to see historical distribution trends for this species.
When to see
No longer seen in Dorset.
Sightings by month (last 5 years)*
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This year and last*
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What to look for
No longer seen in Dorset.
Overwinter stage:
Caterpillar
Photo gallery
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Pearl-bordered Fritillaries. Photo: Mark Pike
Pearl-bordered Fritillary. Photo: Ken Dolbear
PEARL-BORDERED FRITILLARY for comparison. Note the underwing has two prominent 'pearls' but not the six pearls and the range of different colours of the SPBF. Photo: Ken Dolbear.
PEARL-BORDERED FRITILLARY for comparison. Note how the chevrons along the wing edges are less 'attached' than those of the SPBF. Photo: Ken Dolbear.
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*Note: The charts shown on this page are drawn only from casual sightings submitted to this website. Records from this website will be added to a lot more data collected throughout the year and used to compile the five-yearly Butterfly Atlases for Dorset and the UK.