Rare butterfly spotted for first time since 1850 in Tyne and Wear, North East England

Rare butterfly spotted for first time since 1850 in Tyne and Wear, North East England

A very rare butterfly has been sighted for first time since 1850 in an area north of Newcastle that meets the Northumberland Border. Find out why nature reserve supporters in the area are so excited.The Silver-washed Fritillary is usually found in southern parts of the UK.A very rare butterfly has been sighted North of Newcastle at a location called Hazlerigg that nears the Northumberland border. The rare butterfly was spotted for first time at …