Male Gatekeeper

While I was at the RSPB, I bought a book on moths and butterflies and I've had a quick look and think that this is a male gatekeeper. if I'm wrong, please let me know as I'm not very good at identifying them

[Shirley Banford]

Wow! What a name for a butterfly. It sounds like it came out of "Ghost Busters".

[K J Buehl]

Wonderful close up! I like the detail and markings on this beauty! I wish I could identify this beauty, nicely done, Rosie!

[Judith Johnson]

It's beautiful, but aren't they hard to capture. I think I took one of these recently.

[Juanita]

Lovely capture! I've been trying all year but still haven't managed to get a butterfly or moth.

[Rosie Kind]

@sabanford Ha ha - I bought a book on butterflies at RSPB while I was there otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue!

[Rosie Kind]

@kbuehl Thank you

[Rosie Kind]

@busylady @juanita I must admit I wish they would stay still for a while. You do have to be quick and not frighten them with shadows, etc.