Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

07220 Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria euphrosyne, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1601 (ABH59.014)

Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010, female.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 19th June 2010, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Male, 1 of 2.
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Male, 1 of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Male, 2 of 2.
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Male, 2 of 2.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Female.
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Female with male (underside).
Western Rhodopi Mtns. 19th May 2019. Female with male (underside).
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, male.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, male.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 9th June 2011, female.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 9th June 2011, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 9th June 2011, female.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 9th June 2011, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 26th June 2005
Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 26th June 2005
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, female.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 27th May 2018, female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010. Female.
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2010. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

Widespread and sometimes common in the mountains up to at least 2000m. 

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 38-46mm, F: 43-47mm
Foodplant(s): Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana), Heath Dog-violet (Viola canina), Marsh Violet (Viola palustris), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One generation from late April to late July
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Most common in sub-alpine meadows and glades amongst coniferous forest, but also amongst deciduous forest at lower (moderate) altiudes. Frequently encountered in areas with a calcareous substrate.

Regional Information

Recorded in 27 (1.4%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 May to 31 July

Similar Species
Batak Lake, Western rhodopi Mtns., 24th June 2005, male.
Batak Lake, Western rhodopi Mtns., 24th June 2005, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Boloria selene


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, blue, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5