Pearl-bordered fritillary  (Boloria euphrosyne)

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Description

The pearl-bordered fritillary is pale orange brown in colour with black spots. The underside is paler with reddish brown hindwings featuring pearly silver spots. Both sexes are similar in appearance. The caterpillar is about 2.5 centimetres in length, and has a black body with black, yellow or white spines along the back (3).

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