Skip to main content

Gatekeeper Butterfly

Pyronia tithonus

Photo by Andy Mortlock
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

51.7765, 0.111317

Field Notes

Notes:

Both male and female spotted today, the male is the picture with the more vivid colouration.

Reference Links:

Gatekeeper Butterfly

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Andy Mortlock
Yes it's a nice name, it's also known as a Hedge Brown Butterfly but I prefer Gatekeeper. :)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
2011 Best Wildlife Photo
Mission
European Butterflies and Moths
Photographed
PublishedJuly 27, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies