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Gatekeeper

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

Aspecto

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.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloArthropodaClaseInsectaOrdenLepidopteraFamiliaNymphalidaeGéneroPyronia
Gatekeeper
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Gatekeeper

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Common

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Eyespot Defense

Gatekeeper has prominent 'eyespots' on its wings that can startle predators or direct attacks to less vital body parts.

Habilidad

Blended Beauty

Gatekeeper's duller hindwing undersides help it blend into dry grasses and leaves when resting, hiding from sharp-eyed predators.

Habilidad

Sweet Nectar Seeker

Gatekeeper can detect specific flower scents, helping it quickly locate the best sources of sugary nectar for energy.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
35-42 mm
Tamaño
18-22 mm
Esperanza de vida
10-20 días
Velocidad de vuelo
15 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

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.

Alimentos principales

  • Nectar
  • Bramble nectar
  • Thistle nectar
  • Cock's-foot grass
  • Meadow grass

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Blue Tit

Cyanistes caeruleus

Predatory bird that catches adult butterflies.

pollinates

Bramble

Rubus fruticosus

Transfers pollen between flowers while feeding.

depends on

Cock's-foot

Dactylis glomerata

Its leaves are a primary food source for caterpillars.

eaten by

Garden Cross Spider

Araneus diadematus

Traps adult butterflies in its sticky web.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Gatekeeper Butterfly

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Butterflies are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Gatekeeper?

35-42 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Gatekeeper?

18-22 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Gatekeeper?

10-20 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Gatekeeper?

15 km/h

¿Qué come Gatekeeper?

Adult Gatekeepers enjoy sipping sweet nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars feast on a variety of grass types.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Gatekeeper?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Gatekeeper?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Gatekeeper?

6

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