Gatekeeper, 19072018, (10) f
Gatekeeper, " Pyronia tithonus ",
Although often confused with the Meadow Brown, this butterfly's upperside is much more orange and the eye-spot usually hes 2 pupils.
The female forewing lacks the central patch of dark scent scales seen in the male,
It frequents hedgerows and other scrubby places.
The emergence of this familiar wayside butterfly is perceived by many naturalists to be sign that summer is at its height.
The Gatekeeper is on the wing just as bramble flowers are at their best, and groups can be seen feeding on their nectar.
Its upperwings are a rich orange colour with a brown margin and an eyespot bearing twin highlights on the forewing.
The underwing coloration is rather similar, although the hindwing has a more marbled appearance.
Male Gatekeepers are smaller than females, with more brightly coloured wings, and have a dark sex-brand on each forewing,.
Wingspan - 4cm,
Flight Period - July - August,
Status - Widespread and common,...
Gatekeeper, 19072018, (10) f
Gatekeeper, " Pyronia tithonus ",
Although often confused with the Meadow Brown, this butterfly's upperside is much more orange and the eye-spot usually hes 2 pupils.
The female forewing lacks the central patch of dark scent scales seen in the male,
It frequents hedgerows and other scrubby places.
The emergence of this familiar wayside butterfly is perceived by many naturalists to be sign that summer is at its height.
The Gatekeeper is on the wing just as bramble flowers are at their best, and groups can be seen feeding on their nectar.
Its upperwings are a rich orange colour with a brown margin and an eyespot bearing twin highlights on the forewing.
The underwing coloration is rather similar, although the hindwing has a more marbled appearance.
Male Gatekeepers are smaller than females, with more brightly coloured wings, and have a dark sex-brand on each forewing,.
Wingspan - 4cm,
Flight Period - July - August,
Status - Widespread and common,...