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Gatekeeper Butterfly on Ragwort

Sometimes also called a Hedge Brown. This one is a male and the one in the PiP is a female.

Taken during a visit to Devon last month,.
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22 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Stunningly beautiful: colours and details.
Well done Keith.
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

First off the mark again as usual Jaap! Thanks for your lovely comments........always appreciated.
2 years ago

Gudrun said:

Two excellent photos, the butterfly blends in so well with the flowers. The colours evoke late summer/early autumn:-)
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Gudrun:

Thank you Gudrun..........I'm pleased you like them..........such kind comments.
2 years ago

Ulrich John said:

Another fine close-up, Keith ! And so well composed !
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Ulrich John:

Thank you Ulrich.........much appreciated.
2 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du sehr schöne Aufnahmen von diesen hübschen Schmetterlingen machen können lieber Keith,auch hier haben sich die Schmetterlinge sehr schöne Blüten ausgesucht,so stechen sie richtig schön raus,wunderbar hast du den Fokus gesetzt,perfekt die Details :)), bei mir wird dieser Schmetterling Ochsenauge (Maniola jurtina) genannt :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Much appreciated Güni...........I'm glad you like this pair of shots. The ragwort flower is their preferred food plant. Thanks for your kind comments as always.
2 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

A couple of very impressive macros here Keith. Both different in approach with the P.O.V's and light but both very nice indeed. Well done.

ps never knowingly seen one of these Gatekeeper butterflies for real.

Cheers. Herb
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Thank you so much Herb............and glad to introduce you to something new!
2 years ago

J.Garcia said:

The delicacy of the approach is dazzling..
Marvelous and joyful images, Keith!
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to J.Garcia:

Thanks Judite...............very kind of you.
2 years ago

Roséha D. said:

Superb and poetic goldflowers************************* lovely work ! -
2 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Roséha D.:

Thank you kind lady!
2 years ago ( translate )

ROL/Photo said:

this butterflies is superb it's the same that I also put online it's
Amaryllis
(Pyronia tithonus) ♂
Thank you also for your visits and appreciations
2 years ago