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Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Priority species or species assemblage
Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Description
Several species may require reintroductions to support the recovery of their populations in Herefordshire. This involves the deliberate release of the species, either from captivity or areas where populations still remain, to reestablish in areas which it used to inhabit.
Priority
Promote the reintroduction of the Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly where suitable
Priority description
The Pearl-bordered Fritillary is a striking orange and black butterfly which inhabits sunny woodland clearings. Reintroduction of this species to Ewyas Harold Common and other scrub or woodland clearing areas should support its recovery.