In 2023, we saw a rare outbreak of Glanville fritillaries (Melitaea cinxia). Caterpillars flooded roads, so we moved many to the grass and raised some at home on ribwort plantain until they emerged as butterflies.

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A selection of Glanville Fritillary photos for #AprilButterflyMonth taken from various places in Europe on our butterfly holidays. #Melitaeacinxia