The Gatekeeper. by jayfar
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Description
This is the Gatekeeper butterfly (Pyronia tithonus) also known as Hedge Brown. The sexes are similar but the female lacks the dark scent patch seen here on the male forewing. The eye spots on the forewing usually has two pupils. The underside of the forewing is largely orange and the hindwing is yellow and brown with brown-ringed white spots. The butterfly is very fond of bramble blossom and Winter is passed as a caterpillar. Size 19mm. Please zoom for more detail.
Info from a Collins pocket book.
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Comments (35)
jeroni
Superb capture
psyoshida
He is a beauty. Gorgeous shot!
ia-du-lin
beautiful butterfly/flower shot
Isabelle711
The zoom on this image is amazing with sweet details. :)))) This beauty really touches my heart. :)))) Most excellent in each and every way my friend. :)))) Thank you ever so much for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
danapommet
A gorgeous photo and amazing in zoom. Love the details!