What do gatekeeper butterflies eat?
They will feed from whatever nectar sources are available - Bramble and Ragwort being particular favourites.

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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Bugs

Family
Brush-footed butterflies

Genus
Pyronia

Species
Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus)