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Male
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Female
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Male underside. The small (variable) black spots on hind-wing distinguish this species from the Gatekeeper which has white spots.
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Female underside
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Information
| UK BAP status: | Not listed |
| Local status: | Colonial, common and widespread. One of our most abundant species. |
| Size: | Medium. |
| Larval foodplant: | A variety of grasses. |
| No. of broods: | One |
| Flight time(s): | Mid June to late August |
| Winter: | Larva |
| Habits: | Flies low over grassland, along hedges and ride edges, usually staying below head height.
Will fly on dull days and even in light rain. |
| Habitats: | Unimproved grassland, brown-field sites, road verges and woodland rides. |
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Distribution
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