25/03/2024
Species supported by our management: Pearl Bordered Fritillary
In order to preserve these woodland species, A mix of coppicing, scrub-cutting, ride maintenance and other traditional woodland management can improve the woodland ecology.
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary is one of the first fritillaries to emerge, seen in April in woodland clearings. It can be identified by the two large silver ‘pearls’ on the underside of its wings and will fly close to the ground to feed on spring flowers. This species used to be widespread, however it has declined rapidly and is now highly threatened.
This species thrives in woodland clearings including recently coppiced woodland and mosaic habitats.