2026-07-23 20:18 UTC
By volume the most common were the Burnett moths as usual but the number of meadow browns, painted ladies, and cabbage whites was extremely high. There were some visible at almost every point where I stopped and looked around.
#waterford #butterflies #biodiversity #ireland
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@helvick@mastodon.ie 2026-07-24 21:17
There is a nice article in the Journal explaining why we are seeing so many butterflies this year, particularly down here in the south of the country. Tye Painted Lady and Clouded Yellows get a specific mention as species that are much more common this year. https://www.thejournal.ie/butterflies-2-7112245-Jul2026/?utm_source=thejournal&utm_content=top-stories #waterford #butterflies #biodiversity #ireland