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Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:46 pm
by belfast-jj
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
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Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:50 pm
by belfast-jj
And the second i'm guessing white wood ??
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Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:18 pm
by Denise
hi belfast-jj and welcome to the site. You are absolutly right on both counts.
Cheers
Denise
Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:28 pm
by belfast-jj
really wow - thanks Denise, its trying to get the wee rascals to sit still
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Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:38 pm
by Pete Eeles
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
Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:34 am
by belfast-jj
So Pete is it Rare ??
jj.....
Re: Hi Newbie here - 2 pics
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:30 am
by Pete Eeles
It is where I live
Actually - I believe it's also fairly local in Ireland - so it's a pretty good find!
Cheers,
- Pete