探検昆虫

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.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraNymphalidaePyronia
Gatekeeper
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Gatekeeper

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Eyespot Defense

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

能力

Blended Beauty

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

能力

Sweet Nectar Seeker

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
35-42 mm
サイズ
18-22 mm
寿命
10-20 日
飛行速度
15 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Yes, caterpillars eat grass, but adults only drink nectar from flowers.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Gatekeeper Butterfly

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Gatekeeperの翼開長は何ですか?

35-42 mm

Gatekeeperのサイズは何ですか?

18-22 mm

Gatekeeperの寿命は何ですか?

10-20 日

Gatekeeperの飛行速度は何ですか?

15 km/h

Gatekeeperは何を食べますか?

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

Gatekeeperは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Gatekeeperはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Gatekeeperの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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