Glanville fritillary
Glanville fritillary
The only native British species named after a British entomologist: Lady Eleanor Glanville, who discovered the species in a Lincolnshire wood in the 17th century.
Glanville fritillary
Post-discal black lunules are concave (other species usually convex). Distinctive spotting on forewing tip and near base of wings.
Glanville fritillary
Sub-marginal bands across hindwings contain distinctive black spots. Plain ground-colour. Black markings often heavy.
Glanville fritillary
Glanville fritillary
Much spotting on the underside but only on sub-margin on upperside.
Glanville fritillary
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