The Gatekeeper or Hedge Brown is often found on Bramble flowers in hedgerows or on the edge of woodland, and feeds on many kinds of grasses.
Easily identified by the double white spot on the forewing that is usually present. Male and female Gatekeeper butterflies look very similar.
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Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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