Nymphalidae: Satyrinae

07340 Gatekeeper / Hedge Brown Pyronia tithonus, (Linnaeus, 1771)

BF1625 (ABH59.011)

near Strelcha, Sredna Gora. 4th July 2015. Male.
near Strelcha, Sredna Gora. 4th July 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Strelcha, Sredna Gora. 4th July 2015. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 37-43mm, F: 42-48mm
Foodplant(s): bents (Agrostis spp.), fescues (Festuca spp.), grasses
Flying: One generation, mid July-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland near hedgerows and woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 29 (1.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in August 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 July to 12 August



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Pink, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5