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Gatekeeper

Pyronia tithonus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Pyronia

About

The gatekeeper or hedge brown (Pyronia tithonus) is most commonly found in southern and eastern Britain and coastal areas of south and south-east Ireland. It is also found in the Channel Islands, but not in Scotland nor the Isle of Man. Given its preference for warmer weather, it can be assumed that the restriction of range expansion is due to climate. Colonies vary in size depending on the available habitat, and can range from a few...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gatekeeper?
The scientific name of Gatekeeper is Pyronia tithonus.
What is the conservation status of Gatekeeper?
The Gatekeeper has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Gatekeeper belong to?
Gatekeeper belongs to the genus Pyronia.