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NATURE
Butterflies
Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Clossiana euphrosyne
Wingspan 42mm
Sun-loving butterfly of woodland glades. Widespread but local in British Isles, mostly in S; very local in W Ireland. Flies May-June. Underside of hindwing shows seven silver spots on margin and two in centre. Caterpillar feeds on violets.



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