Hi Newbie here - 2 pics

belfast-jj · Post by **belfast-jj** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:46 pm

I was out for a walk today and spotted these two butterflies - i haven't a clue about butterflies lol

But i think the first is a Small Tortoiseshell

http://www.riverlaganwildlife.co.uk

jj.......

belfast-jj · Post by **belfast-jj** » Mon May 12, 2008 7:50 pm

And the second i'm guessing white wood ??

jj.....

Denise · Post by **Denise** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:18 pm

hi belfast-jj and welcome to the site. You are absolutly right on both counts.

Cheers
Denise

belfast-jj · Post by **belfast-jj** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:28 pm

really wow - thanks Denise, its trying to get the wee rascals to sit still

jj....

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:38 pm

The white is actually a Réal's Wood White - a species only found in Ireland (as far as the British Isles is concerned)

The Wood White does occur, but only in and around the Burren.

Cheers,

- Pete

belfast-jj · Post by **belfast-jj** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:34 am

So Pete is it Rare ??

jj.....

Post by **Pete Eeles** » Tue May 13, 2008 6:30 am

It is where I live

Actually - I believe it's also fairly local in Ireland - so it's a pretty good find!

Cheers,

- Pete

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