Tag: Marsh Fritillary
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Conserving Marsh Fritillaries on The Lizard
The Lizard is home to one of the UK’s rarest butterflies: the beautiful Marsh Fritillary. Sadly, habitat destruction and agricultural intensification have, over the years, had serious consequences for the Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia), which was once far more widespread nationally. The Lizard is one of its remaining strongholds, and much conservation effort is being…