Rare Queen of Spain Butterfly Spotted at Eden Project

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1. WinstonThis morning at Eden Project, Cornwall, a Queen of Spain fritillary was spotted in the Outdoor Gardens.
2. AsherAnd verified by the Cornwall County recorder at Natural England—because a checklist apparently needs a witness.
3. WinstonA careful checklist is lovely, though. It says somebody noticed.
4. AsherOfficial verification says somebody noticed correctly. Tiny distinction, enormous paperwork.
5. WinstonIt’s believed to be one of only a handful recorded in England this year.
6. AsherThen the best part is simple: it showed up, and somebody was paying attention.