Gatekeeper
Pyronia tithonus
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GatekeeperPyronia tithonus |
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| Male, 28 July 1980 | 17 July 1976 |
Habitat
The Gatekeeper is also known as the Hedge Brown, which indicates the
type of place where it can be found. Hedgerows, scrubby grasslands
and woodland rides are typical habitats. The larvae feed on several
grass species.
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The female lacks the dark markings across the forewings, caused by scent-scales in the male 10 August 1978 |
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Conservation Issues
The Gatekeeper is one of our commonest butterflies, and under no
apparent threat at present.
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Flight PeriodMid July to mid August.
DistributionThroughout the area.
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