Gatekeeper and Meadow Brown

Gatekeeper and Meadow Brown - Latest photos
Gatekeeper

Flight period: mid-July to early September.

The Gatekeeper or Hedge Brown is common and widespread throughout the southern half of the UK. They can be found in areas with hedgerows or in scrubby woodland with wide and sunny rides.

Meadow Brown

Flight period: June to August.

The Meadow Brown is one of the most widespread and abundant of the UK's butterflies. It can be found typically in open grasslands but also other habitats such as roadside verges, woodland rides and urban parks and cemeteries.

Date: 8th August 2024

Location: Laindon, Essex

Meadow Brown


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