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
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And the second i'm guessing white wood ??
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hi belfast-jj and welcome to the site. You are absolutly right on both counts.
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Cheers
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really wow - thanks Denise, its trying to get the wee rascals to sit still
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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.
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The Wood White does occur, but only in and around the Burren.
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It is where I live
Actually - I believe it's also fairly local in Ireland - so it's a pretty good find!
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Actually - I believe it's also fairly local in Ireland - so it's a pretty good find!
Cheers,
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