Pearly fritillary? But which one?

[Heather]

Hi folks,

Yesterday I came across this butterfly which was new to me. I think it looks closest to a small park bordered fritillary, but are you able to confirm, or help me out?

Thanks in advance!

Heather

[millerd]

Hi Heather!

That's a Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary. As a matter of interest, where did you see it?

Cheers,

Dave

[Heather]

Wonderful, thanks for the confirmation Dave!

Grid reference was NG 75289 27621.

A first for me, chuffed to bits - what a beautiful butterfly.