




Pyronia tithonus
The Gatekeeper is a beautiful butterfly with orange wings and dark spots. It loves to flutter around sunny fields and gardens, bringing joy to everyone who sees it.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Gatekeeper is a medium-sized butterfly with warm orange-brown wings outlined by dark brown margins. Each forewing features a distinct black 'eyespots' with a white pupil, making it easily identifiable. Its hindwings are duller, providing contrast to its vibrant forewings.





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InsectosRareza
Common
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Did you know Gatekeeper butterflies only fly when the sun is shining brightly?
Gatekeepers get their name because they are often found near gates and hedgerows!
Their tiny caterpillars love to munch on different types of grass, not flowers!
These butterflies are real homebodies, rarely flying far from where they were born!
Gatekeeper has prominent 'eyespots' on its wings that can startle predators or direct attacks to less vital body parts.
Gatekeeper's duller hindwing undersides help it blend into dry grasses and leaves when resting, hiding from sharp-eyed predators.
Gatekeeper can detect specific flower scents, helping it quickly locate the best sources of sugary nectar for energy.
Adult Gatekeepers enjoy sipping sweet nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars feast on a variety of grass types.
Diferencias por edad: Yes, caterpillars eat grass, but adults only drink nectar from flowers.
Cyanistes caeruleus
Predatory bird that catches adult butterflies.
Rubus fruticosus
Transfers pollen between flowers while feeding.
Dactylis glomerata
Its leaves are a primary food source for caterpillars.
Araneus diadematus
Traps adult butterflies in its sticky web.
Marcado con manchas o parches de un color diferente.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Describe plantas que son particularmente atractivas y beneficiosas para una amplia variedad de organismos polinizadores.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Describe organismos que transfieren polen, permitiendo la fertilización y reproducción de las plantas.
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Butterflies are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not touch them.
35-42 mm
18-22 mm
10-20 días
15 km/h
Adult Gatekeepers enjoy sipping sweet nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars feast on a variety of grass types.
Grasslands
Foraging
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