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Gatekeeper butterfly resting on leaf, Netherlands Males of this species are known for their aggressive mating behavior. When looking for a mate, they fly through low vegetation for days, humping and landing on anything that looks remotely female, including leafs. Females who decline the offer vibrate their wings rapidly. Europe,Gatekeeper,Geotagged,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Pyronia tithonus,The Netherlands

Gatekeeper butterfly resting on leaf, Netherlands

Males of this species are known for their aggressive mating behavior. When looking for a mate, they fly through low vegetation for days, humping and landing on anything that looks remotely female, including leafs. Females who decline the offer vibrate their wings rapidly.

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The Gatekeeper

The Gatekeeper, sometimes called the Hedge Brown, is found in West, South and Central Europe, Morocco, Turkey, Asia Minor and the Caucasus.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 3, 2014. Captured Jul 12, 2014 15:57 in Nistelrodeseweg 28, 5384 PN Heesch, The Netherlands.

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NIKON D800
f/10.0
1/125s
ISO100
105mm

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.