Butterflies

 One of the commonest butterflies in Ireland is the Large white butterfly (Pieris brassica) or Bánóg mhór in Irish which is widespread during the months May to September.  The females have two black spots on the upper sides of each of their forewings and dark tips on these forewings. (1) They lay eggs between April…

The Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus) or Fáinneog in Irish is a common butterfly and can be found this month in all parts of the country. (1a;1b) It is dark brown in colour with yellow fringed eyespots on the forewings and hindwings. Its name is derived from these.  The female lays eggs on meadow grasses such as…