Can anyone help id this please ?

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SHIRLEYKNOT
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Can anyone help id this please ?

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Photo taken at Hodbarrow nature reserve Cumbria 8/8/06
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I'd say Gatekeeper.
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Yep - a female Gatekeeper.

Although it's probably very faded, and with the colour contrast on the shot, makes it look more yellow than brown.

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Thanks for the help - Regards Shirley
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