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Hi,
A friend of mine up in Weardale has taken a photo of a Meadow Brown, only there are two white dots in the eye spot...very much like the Gatekeeper. Is this a rare aberration, or is it fairly common?
Hoping you can help.
Malcolm

I think the beginnings of a second white dot aren't that unusual in the females. But a full second spot could be interesting - do you have a photo?

RobS

Hi RobS, and thank you for the reply.

I don't have the photo, but I shall get in touch with my friend, and see if I can sort something out.

Malcolm