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Pyronia cecilia
Nymphalidae butterfly with a wingspan of 28-34 mm It is similar in appearance to the Gatekeeper (P. tithonus), which is found further north, and the Spanish Gatekeeper (P. bathsheba). The Gatekeeper has spots on the underside of the hind wind which the Southern Gatekeeper lacks. The Spanish Gatekeeper has quite a different underwing pattern with a prominent white line.
At the edge of a sandy path. Holm oak and pine tree forest.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/200 sec., f/7.1, ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on Jul 4, 2013
Submitted on Oct 14, 2013
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