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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: late April - July Size: 30-32mm Altitude: 300-1700m |
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Spanish gatekeeper - Pyronia bathseba
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Family: Satyridae Flight Time: late April - July Size: 30-32mm Altitude: 300-1700m |
| Superficially similar to the other gatekeepers
or Pyronia species. The strong white stripe is very
noticeable, even in flight. Not restricted to Spain, but can be seen in north Africa and across southern France.
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Fact File |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
| Brachypodium | Grassy, bushy places. |
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| Early Stages
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