Marsh Fritillary butterfly, Aberbargoed Grasslands
Introduction
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Marsh Fritillary butterfly, Aberbargoed Grasslands
Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 16 May 2014
The existence of a population of Marsh Fritillary butterflies on this site is the reason for it being declared a National Nature Reserve in June 2012. The reserve is on a southwest-facing slope above the Rhymney Valley and is an area of semi-natural lowland grasslands of various types.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.686106
Longitude
-3.212152