Wildlife

UK Pearl-Bordered Fritillary Conservation

Conservation of the pearl-bordered fritillary in UK woodland and moorland edge habitats.

Key Facts

Pearl-bordered fritillaries have declined by 95% in England since the 1970s
They breed in recently coppiced woodland and moorland with violets
Warm, sunny clearing conditions are essential for larval development
Scotland holds more stable populations than England and Wales
Butterfly Conservation runs targeted recovery programmes for this species

Welfare Considerations

Individual pearl-bordered fritillary larvae depend on violet plants in warm sunny clearings maintained by coppicing, with woodland management directly determining larval welfare.

What You Can Do

Support Butterfly Conservation pearl-bordered fritillary recovery
Volunteer for coppicing work on nature reserves
Advocate for coppice management requirements in woodland conservation funding