Butterflies found in southern Eire
Including species from the following families:
Danaidae,

Hesperidae,

Lycaenidae,

Nymphalidae,

Pieridae,

Satyridae.

Family: DANAIDAE (Monarchs)

Monarch, Danaus plexipus

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Family: HESPERIDAE (Skippers)

Dingy Skipper, Erynnis tages

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Family: LYCAENIDAE (Blues, Coppers and Hairstreaks)

Holly Blue, Celastrina argiolus

Small Blue, Cupido minimus

Common Blue, Polyommatus icarus

Small Copper, Lycaena phlaeas

Green Hairstreak, Callophrys rubi

Purple Hairstreak, Quercusia quercus

Brown Hairstreak, Thecla betulae

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Family: NYMPHALIDAE (Vanessids, Emperors and Fritillaries)

Dark Green Fritillary, Argynnis aglaja

Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta

Painted Lady, Cynthia cardui

Peacock, Inachis io

Small Tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae

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Family: PIERIDAE (Whites and Sulphurs)

Clouded Yellow, Colias coceus

Wood White, Leptidea sinapis

Small White, Pieris rapae

Green Veined White, Pieris napi

Large White/Cabbage White, Pieris brassica

Brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni

Orange Tip, Anthocharis cardamines

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Family: SATYRIDAE (Browns)

Hedge Brown/Gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus

Small Heath, Coenonympha pamphilus

Large Heath, Coenonympha tullia

Ringlet, Aphantopus hyperantus

Greyling, Hipparchia semele

Speckled Wood, Pararge aegeria