| Gatekeeper | |
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| Male | |
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| Both in Oxfordshire | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Pyronia |
| Species: | P. tithonus
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| Binomial name | |
| Pyronia tithonus | |
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The gatekeeper or hedge brown (Pyronia tithonus) is a species of butterfly found across Europe.[1] Given its preference for warmer weather, the restriction of range expansion can be assumed to be due to climate.[clarification needed] Colonies vary in size depending on the available habitat, and can range from a few dozen to several thousand butterflies.[2] Named for its rigorous patrol of hedges and woodland rides, the gatekeeper butterfly is a prime pollinator.[3]
- ^ H. L. Lewis (1987). Butterflies of the World. Harrison House. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-517-48165-3.
- ^ Eeles, Peter. "UK Butterflies - Gatekeeper". Webifield. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
- ^ Trust, Woodland. "Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) - Butterflies". Woodland Trust. Retrieved 2024-04-10.