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2011 Butterfly season
As the season comes to a close, only a few late flying Red Admirals may be seen,as Small Tortoiseshells take up positions indoor for hibernation.
Butterfly Farms
Another farm, located in Northern Ireland will soon be featured on this website.
Monthly Butterflies
Irish Butterflies Photo Guide
This site contains a photographic guide to the Butterflies of Ireland. In addition to the Butterfly Species, Butterfly Locations and Butterfly Farms sections,
the General Information section contains detailed information on using this site, completing butterfly surveys,
and listings of recommended books and links.
Butterfly Species
The main section of the site contains photos, distribution maps and general details of all the species found in Ireland.
Butterfly Locations
This new section details some prime locations in Ireland where a large and varied number of butterfly species can be found.
Butterfly Farms
Information and photographs from recent visits to two butterfly farms in Ireland appear in this section.
Complete Species list
- MULTI-COLOURED
- Peacock
- Small Tortoiseshell
- Painted Lady
- Red Admiral
- Silver-washed Fritillary
- Dark Green Fritillary
- Marsh Fritillary
- Pearl-bordered Fritillary
- Comma
