The records for 2024 are given below. The first sighting of each free-flying butterfly/moth/dragonfly species is indicated in bold type.
Luke and Sean Geraty (20/01/2024)
Peacock 1 at O 04671 3592, Edmundsbury Court, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Ian Stevenson (30/01/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 12290 33551, Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. Sunny, light breeze, c.8 Celsius.
Frank Smyth (01/02/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larval nests 16 at O 242377, Bull Island, Dublin 13. Sunny, light breeze, 8C.
Neil Molloy (07/02/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at 13:53 at O 17651 36931, St. Declan’s Road, Marino, Dublin 3. Dry, cool, sunny, c.5C.
Enda Flynn (10/02/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at J 12450 08918, Rockmarshal, Co. Louth. Sunny 9c with a light SE wind.
Gary White (16/02/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 09214 36274, Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, County Dublin. Mild, c.9C.
Neil Molloy (18/02/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at 12:50 at O 17 36, Marino, Dublin 3. Mild, sunny, c.12C.
Frank Smyth ( 18/02/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 284386, Ceanncor Road, Cliff Path, Howth, Co. Dublin. Sunny, light breeze, 13C.
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, 13C
Ingrid Grollke (18/02/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larval webs 3 at G 83902 76401, Tantallon, near Mountcharles, Co. Donegal. A female was observed laying eggs on 28/05/2023. These have survived the winter. Sunny, c.13C.
Jesmond Harding (21/02/2024)
Marsh Fritillary nests 2 at N 68723 25668, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny, c. 10C.
Gary White (24/02/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at J 08119 06462, Shore Road, Dundalk Bay, Co. Louth. Sunny, mild.
Demaris Lysaght (26/02/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larvae at high altitude at W 01761 42306, Ballybane ED, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (07/02/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, very windy, south-east, 9C.
Michael Gray (14/03/2024)
Red Admiral 1 (faded), Small Tortoiseshell 6 from c.2:00 pm-c.3:30 pm at O 156 260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Felt quite warm during direct sunshine.
Jim Fitzharris (14/03/2024)
Holly Blue 1 female (dead) at O 120 267, Knocklyon, Co. Dublin. Mild, calm, overcast sun; 13°C.
Pat Wyse (15/03/2024)
Brimstone 2 at N69076 25662, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny, 11C.
Michael Gray (15/03/2024)
Holly Blue 1 at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Sunny spells, c.12C.
Geraldine Nee (15/03/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at 12:50 at L 841 633, Delphi, Co Mayo. Mild, sunny, c.13C.
Marie Foley (17/03/2024)
Comma, dark form, suburban garden Taney Crescent, Dublin 14 Sunny 17C.
Michael Gray (17/03/2024)
Peacock 1 at 10 am at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Sunny.
Gary White (17/03/2024)
Peacock 1 at O2150, Turvey Nature Park, Co. Dublin. Sunny.
Luke and Sean Geraty (18/03/2024)
Comma 1 at O 04671 3592, Edmundsbury Court, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Enda Flynn (19/03/2024)
Peacock 1 at J 177 066 Castlecarra, Co. Louth. Sunny, light SW breeze, 11°C.
Frank Smyth (20/03/2024)
Peacock 2, Comma 3 (2 in a mating ritual) at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton Dublin 13. 14C, light NW breeze.
Felicity Laws (20/03/2024)
Peacock 1 at V 95723 42799, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Luke and Sean Geraty (22/03/2024)
Brimstone 1 at N69629 26042 along the track to IPCC reserve, Lullymore West, Co. Kildare.
Brimstone 4 at N68608 25662, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare.
Brimstone 1 at N68766 25856, on the north-south track leading away from Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare.
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at N68766 25856, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny, strong breeze, 10C.
Frank Smyth (24/03/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Mainly cloudy, light breeze, 11C.
Frank Smyth (28/03/2024)
Peacock 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. 12C, Sunny.
Jimmy Walsh (29/03/2024)
Comma 1 at O 0530, Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
Akke Simms (31/03/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2 basking on bramble at H 330984, Townparks, Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny, approx 11C.
Frank Smyth (31/03/2024)
Large White male 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, 12C, light breeze.
Philip Strickland (31/03/2024)
Brimstone c.12 including two females, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 5, Peacock 2 at N6926, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Marsh Fritillary larval nest at N 68692 25659 on Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare.
Jonathan Shackleton (31/03/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Geraldine Nee (03/04/2024)
Brimstone 2 at M199 740, Lough Carra, Co. Mayo. Sunny, light breeze, 14 Celsius.
Michael Gray (05/04/2024)
Green-veined White female 1 at O 156260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Jesmond Harding (11/04/2024)
Purple Hairstreak hatched ova 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 10082 35533, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Peacock 1 at O 10600 35410, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin. Sunny spells, mild, breezy, 17C.
Frank Smyth (11/04/2024)
Holly Blue 3, first sightings in my garden this year at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin, 13.
Speckled Wood 2 at O 274320, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Speckled Wood 2 at O 284366, Cliff Path, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 4, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Warm, 14 / 16 C with a light breeze and sunshine till about 1.30 pm.
Felicity Laws (15/04/2024)
Speckled Wood 1 at W 1273147343, Dromdaleague South, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny, windy, temperatures just in double figures.
Frank Smyth (16/04/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 5 (2 were dwarf, aberration urticoides, the other three were well worn), Speckled Wood 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Partly cloudy with strong NW wind.
Michael Gray (16/04/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2, Speckled Wood 1 at S 937442 at Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Felicity Laws (16/04/2024)
Orange-tip male 1 at V9476342217, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at V9572342799, V9476342217, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Akke Simms (16/04/2024)
Speckled Wood 1 at G696986, Pound Cottage, Lackage, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny.
Felicity Laws (18/04/2024)
Orange-tip male 1 at V95449042701, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Akke Simms (19/04/2024)
Speckled Wood 1 on brambles at H 330984, Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny periods, 12C.
Michael Gray (19/04/2024)
Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at S 937442, Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Frank Smyth (20/04/2024)
Holly Blue 3 at O 266326, in my garden at St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton Dublin 13.
Green-veined White 2, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 5 at O 284366 , Cliff Path, Ceannchor Road, Howth, Co Dublin.
Holly Blue 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 3 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth Co, Dublin.
Small Tortoiseshell 8, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 2 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light breeze, 14C.
Note from Frank: At last a summer’s day. I had an interesting morning. Three of the Small Tortoiseshells at Red Rock were dwarf ab. urticoides, obviously some of last season’s records at Strand Road adjoining the Red Rock area. When I went up near the little wood I saw three Peacocks two of which were also dwarf, ab. iodes I was able to estimate the wingspan 35mm, by measuring the dandelion one of them was resting on. I know Small Tortoiseshell aberrations come mainly from sudden temperature shock close to when pupation occurs but don’t know what influences dwarfism in Peacocks. I should also mention that one of the Speckled Woods at the Cliff Path was the size of a Holly Blue which may be another dwarf! It looks as if some sudden temperature change may have occurred sometime last summer to affect some larvae in the area.
Jane Leavey (20/04/2024)
Comma 1 at O1727, Dundrum, County Dublin. Sunny, light breeze, 13 Celsius.
Michael Gray (20/04/2024)
Holly Blue 7, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 156272, in my garden and environs, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Sunny.
Jesmond Harding (20/04/2024)
Orange-tip male 1 at N 95158 39241, near Carton Demesne, Co. Meath. Sunny.
Speckled Wood 1 at N 92084 42490 in my garden, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny, calm, 13C.
Eamonn mc Glinchey (20/04/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 1 at C168 811, Coolboy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Orange-tip 1, Peacock 1 Speckled Wood at C148 971, Edenacarron, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Green Hairstreak 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at C161 381, Coolboy, Big Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Ethna Diver (20/04/2024)
Orange-tip 1, Speckled Wood 1, at G804792, Murvagh, Co. Donegal.
Green-veined White 1, Orange Tip 5, Holly Blue 4, Peacock 1, Specked Wood 2, at G912607, Knather, Co. Donegal.
John Lovatt (20/04/2024)
Green-veined White 10 at L5365, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Jonathan Shackleton (20/04/2024)
Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
John Lovatt (21/04/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at L5365, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Michael Gray (21/04/2024)
Large White male 1, Orange-tip male 1, Holly Blue 10 plus, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 156272,
Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Robert Aldwell (21/04/2024)
Holly Blue 2, Peacock 1 at O 220286 in my garden at Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Sunny, c.13 C.
Jesmond Harding (21/04/2024)
Brimstone 9, Green-veined White 1, Peacock 1 at and around N 68448 25688, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare.
Brimstone 1, Holly Blue 2 at N 69548 26041, Lullymore West, Co. Kildare.
Green-veined White 3, Orange-tip 3, Holly Blue 4, Comma 3, Speckled Wood 10 between N 92081 42720 and N 91484 41842, Walshe’s Lane, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny, calm, c.14C.
Felicity Laws (21/04/2024)
Small White 1, Orange-tip 1 on mustard in my garden at V9586242896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Small Tortoiseshell 2 on my garden nettles at V9589642880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms and Dennis Hawke (21/04/2024)
Orange Tip 1, Holly Blue 6, Peacock 7, Speckled Wood 2 at B 884/5069, 889069, 891/2069, 892066, 895068, 917054, Adderwal Glen, near Dooharry, Co. Donegal. Approx. 15C. Sunny.
Con O’Donnell (21/04/2024)
Orange-Tip 1, Small Tortoiseshell 5, Peacock 2 at C648408, Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Frank Smyth (21/04/2024)
Orange-tip 1, Holly Blue 5, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 2 at O 237411, Baldoyle Race Park, Dublin 13. Sunny, light breeze, 13C.
Helen Lawless (21/04/2024)
Peacock 1 at S 991 960 at Stranahely Woods, Glen of Imaal, Co. Wicklow.
Emperor moth cocoon open 1 at T 029 949, c.640m, southeast of Camenabologue in the Wicklow Mountains, Co. Wicklow.
Maurice Simms and Akke Simms (23/04/2024)
Speckled Wood 14, at H 330984, in garden and grounds at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny.
Frank Smyth (23/04/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 3, Speckled Wood 1 at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 8, Comma 3, Speckled Wood 3 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light wind, 12C.
Felicity Laws (24/04/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 in my garden at V9589642880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Pat Wyse (24/04/2024)
Brimstone 12, Orange-tip 2, Speckled Wood 5 from N69539 26027 to N68813 25638, Lullymore/Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny.
Frank Smyth (26/04/2024)
Orange Tip 1, Holly Blue 1, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 1 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Speckled Wood 5 at O 284366, Cliff Walk, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 7, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 4 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. 11C, light SE wind.
Eamonn Mc Glinchey (26/04/2024)
Speckled Wood 6 at C201128, Barnhill, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Eamonn Mc Glinchey (27/04/2024)
Orange-tip 1, Green Hairstreak 1, Holly Blue 1, at C151118, Kirkstown, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Ethna Diver (27/04/2024)
Orange-tip 4, Holly Blue 4, Speckled Wood 12, at C213084, Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Maurice Simms (27/04/2024)
Green-veined White 2, Speckled Wood 19 at H 330984, in the garden and field at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny.
Noreen and James O’Donnell (27/04/2024)
Peacock 1 at B6814, Arranmore Island, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (28/04/2024)
Orange-tip 3 at W 00872 55333, Glengariff, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (28/04/2024)
Orange-tip 1, Holly Blue 3, Comma 1 at O 01177 42064, St. Peter’s COI, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Sunny, c.12C.
Frank Smyth (01/05/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 3, Speckled Wood 2 at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Holly Blue 2, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 9, Comma 3 one laying, Speckled Wood 3 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. 14C, Sunny, very stiff South East wind leaving few sheltered places.
Eamonn Mc Glinchey (01/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Wall Brown 1 at C154 432, Fanad, Co. Donegal. Cloudy most of the time, with the occasional break in the cloud; quite breezy 13deg.
Maurice Simms (01/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Holly Blue 4, Speckled Wood 1, at G 800994, 802995, Cleengort Lane, Gweebarra, Co. Donegal. Sunny periods 15C.
Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 1, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1, at G 787/8/988, Mullinamin, Gweebarra, Co. Donegal. Cloudy Bright 15C.
Marsh Fritillary Larvae 2, at G 679948, Carrickalahagh, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal, Cloudy, 14C.
Orange-tip 1, at G 696986, Pound Cottage, Lackagh, Portnoo Co. Donegal. Sunny Periods, 15C.
Felicity Laws (01/05/2024)
Large Red Damselfly male and female 2 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Orange-tip 2, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 2 in copula at V 95067 32760, The Butter Road, Ballydehob, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Con O’Donnell (01/05/2024)
Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 2, Speckled Wood 1 at C648408 Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Green-veined White 8, Orange-tip 2, Green Hairstreak 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at C6341 Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Jesmond Harding (01/05/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larvae 2, Four-spotted Chaser 1 at N 69141 25654, Lullymore/Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Dull, overcast.
Eleanor Hort (01-03/05/2024)
Green-veined White 2, Orange-tip 1, Green Hairstreak 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at G67288925 Meentashesk, Carrick, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (02/05/2024)
Azure Damselfly male 2 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (02/05/2024)
Holly Blue 3, Comma 1 at O156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Maurice Simms (02/05/2024)
Green-veined White 6, Orange Tip 11, at G 686959, 688958, 691960, Sheskinmore Reserve, on walk from Kiltourish gate entrance to the Mass House, Rosbeg Co. Donegal. Sunny 15C.
Maurice Simms (03/05/2024)
Green-veined White 8, Orange Tip 9, Green Hairstreak 1, Peacock 1, (small and tattered) Speckled Wood 3, from G715972 to 711971, Kilclooney Lane, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny 17C.
Green-veined White 1, Speckled Wood 5, at G 673974, Eden Wood, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Sunny 16C.
Pat O’Donnell (03/05/2024)
Green-veined White 10, Orange-tip 2, Green Hairstreak 10, Holly Blue 5, Peacock 1 at B9118, Dunlewey, Gweedore, Co. Donegal.
John Lovatt (03/05/2024)
Holly Blue 1 at O 22990 50143, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
Con O’Donnell (03/05/2024)
Small White 1, Green-veined White 2, Orange-tip 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 2 at C648408, Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Danny Gillespie (03/05/2024)
Large White 3, Orange-tip 6 at G622745, Dactan, Kilcar, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (04/05/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 on mustard flower, Four-spotted Chaser 1 at V 95826 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (05/05/2024)
Large White 1, unidentified whites 10, Holly Blue 21, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 2 at O 165272, Ballinteer, Co. Dublin. Sunny.
Green Veined White 10, Orange Tip 3 (2 male, 1 female), several unidentified whites, Holly Blue 13, Small Tortoiseshell 6, Peacock 2, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 1 at O 156260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin16.
Maurice Simms (05/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Orange Tip 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Wall Brown 2, at G 679965, 679966, Kiltourish Chapel, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Cloudy with short glimpses of sun 15C.
Peacock 1, at G 674971, in a small valley on the shore of Kiltourish Lake, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Sunny interval, 15C.
Orange Tip 3, at G 696991, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny, 14C.
Felicity Laws (06/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Azure Damselfly 1 at V 95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (07/05/2024)
Small White 2, Holly Blue 2, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 7, Wall Brown 4 at O 291316, between Lions Head and Baily Lighthouse, Cliff Path, Howth, Co, Dublin. 18C, Sunny, Light breeze.
Felicity Laws (07/05/2024)
Orange-tip 3 including two males, Green Hairstreak 1; Odonata: Four-spotted Chaser 1 at V 84383 38741, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Red Admiral 1 at V 82864 37973, Farramanagh, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Green Hairstreak 1 at V 83693 37932, ruins of the Bardic School, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Large Red Damselfly 1 at V 83669 38255, Wall of the Poets, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Maurice Simms (07/05/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Orange Tip 2, both male, Speckled Wood 16, at H 330984 in garden and grounds at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny.
Marie Soffe (08/05/2024)
Small White Pieris rapae 1 at 11:23 am at O 15376 37253 on a grassy bank beside Tolka River between Glasnevin Hill and St Mobhi Road (St Mobhi Drive), Dublin 9. Warm, slightly overcast morning, no rain, 14C.
The butterfly was one of several small whites flying over a grassy bank full of dandelions and other wildflowers/weeds.
Frank Smyth (09/05/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 2, Orange Tip 4, Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 9, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 3 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. 16C, Sunny, Light wind.
Aoife Byrne (09/05/2024)
Comma 1, Holly Blue 2, X2145497307, Colligan Woods car park, resting on bramble, sunny, light breeze.
Felicity Laws (09/05/2024)
Green Hairstreak 1, Speckled Wood several; Odonata: Four-spotted Chaser 1 at V 99317 55233, Coortcommane Loop, Glengariff, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny, and warm.
Wiebke Asmussen (09/05/2024)
Large White 1 at O285385, my front garden, Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Orange Tip 1 (male), Large White 1 at O285385, Start of walking trail at the end of Balkill Park (upper road), Co. Dublin.
Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at O285383, Path around Howth GAA pitch (western side), Co. Dublin
Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 2, at O285384, the path between Howth GAA pitch and Balkill Park upper, Co. Dublin. Sunny, light breeze, 16 Celsius.
Jesmond Harding (10/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 1, Brimstone 4, Green-veined White 2, Orange-tip 1, Burnet Companion 5, Mother Shipton 2; Odonata: Hairy Dragonfly 1, Blue-tailed Damselfly c.10 at and near N 68415 25681, Lullybeg Reserve, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny, light breeze, c.20C.
Brimstone 4, Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 1, Holly Blue 1 (on Alder Buckthorn, probably laying an egg), Common Heath 1 at and near N 68908 25648, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1; Odonata: Hairy Dragonfly c.5 at N 69271 25799, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Brimstone 1, Green-veined White 1, Holly Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at N 69504 26032, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Anthony Mooney (10/05/2024)
Small White 12+, Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 12+, Holly Blue 12+, Small Tortoiseshell 12+, Speckled Wood 6 on a farm at N9133, Bryanstown, Co. Kildare. Anthony first recorded Small Tortoiseshell larvae on May 23rd.
Con O’Donnell (11/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 3 at C6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Jesmond Harding (11/05/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Orange-tip 2, Holly Blue 4 plus, Speckled Wood 1 in my garden at N 92077 42492, Pagestown, Co. Meath. Sunny, c.23C.
Felicity Laws (11/05/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Odonata: Large Red Damselfly mating 2, Azure Damselfly mating 2, Four-spotted Chaser 1 at V 095880 042843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Grace Meenan (11/05/2024)
Green-veined White c.10 in the adjoining garden at B8546, Tory Island, Co. Donegal.
John Lovatt (11/05/2024)
Red Admiral 2, Wall Brown 8 at L5365, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Wiebke Asmussen (11/05/2024)
Holly Blue 2 at O285385, my back garden, Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin. Sunny, moderate breeze, 17 Celsius.
Jonathan Shackleton (11/05/2024)
Orange-tip 1, Small Copper 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Felicity Laws (12/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 1 at W 00872 55333, Glengariff, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Mike Smith (12/05/2024)
Wood White 6, Green-veined White 4, Orange-tip 4, Small Copper 3, Red Admiral 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 4, Wall Brown 2, Speckled Yellow 5, Common Heath 1 at R 27716 95275 along Clooncoose Valley Green Road, Co. Clare.
Wiebke Asmussen (12/05/2024)
Large White 2, Holly Blue 3 at O285385, Start of walking trail at the end of Balkill Park upper;
Large White 2, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 2 at O285384, Path between Howth GAA pitch and Balkill Park upper, Co. Dublin. Sunny, light breeze, 17 Celsius.
Frank Smyth (14/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 14, Green-veined White 7, Orange Tip 8, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled 1 at G 871684, Lower Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. 16C, partly cloudy.
Wiebke Asmussen (14/05/2024)
Admiral 1 at O285385, my back garden, Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin;
Large White 1, Holly Blue 2 at O285384, old Tramway path, Howth;
Large White 2, Small White 1 at O285382, old Tramway path, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Orange Tip (female) 1 at 0285384, path around Howth GAA pitch, north side, Co. Dublin. Mixed sun and clouds, moderate breeze, 16 Celsius.
Wiebke Asmussen (15/05/2024)
Orange Tip (male) 1, Holly Blue 1 at O284388, Howth Community Garden, Co. Dublin. Sunny, light breeze, 16 Celsius.
Joan and Frank Smyth (15/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 2, Cryptic Wood White 6, Green-veined White 2, Painted Lady 2 (one in flight), Speckled Wood 2 at G 897732, Murvagh, Co, Donegal, 21 C Sunny.
Con O’Donnell (15/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 9, Green-veined White 3, Orange-tip 2 at C6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Windy with sunny breaks and 13/14 C in sheltered area.
Jesmond Harding (15/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 2, Cryptic Wood White 2, Brimstone 2 males, Green-veined White 1, Peacock 1, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 4 at N 69279 26010 and adjoining area, Lullymore, Co. Kildare. Sunshine and cloud, 18C.
Brimstone 7, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 2; Odonata: Hairy Dragonfly 27, Four-spotted Chaser 29, Azure Damselfly several at and around N 69033 25657, along the track linking Lullymore and Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Dingy Skipper 2, Brimstone 5, Holly Blue 1, Mother Shipton moth 6, Burnet Companion moth 3, Silver Y moth 15 at and adjoining N 68569 25700, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Felicity Laws (15/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Speckled Wood 1 at V 93278 41993, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Con O’Donnell (16/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 7, Large White 1, Green-veined White 11, Orange-tip 8, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 4 at C6245 Kinnegoe Bay, Inishowen, Co. Donegal.
Catherine Bleahen (16/05/2024)
Cinnabar moth 1 at M 49579 27700, flower border at Athenry, Co. Galway.
Jeremiah & Aimée Stebelton (16/05/2024)
Cinnabar moth 2 at R 54649 53528, Mungret Gate, Co. Limerick.
Felicity Laws (16/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 1 at V 93278 41993, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Tom Kavanagh (16/05/2024)
Small Blue 1 at O 24980 52520, Portrane Burrow, Portrane, Co. Dublin.
Ciarán Flynn and Enda Flynn (15/05/2024)
Wood White 1, Brimstone 4, Wall Brown 6, White-spotted Sable 2 at R 3094, R 3194, Gortlecka/Knockaunroe, County Clare. Sunny, light winds, c. 16C.
Ciarán Flynn and Enda Flynn (16/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 2, Wood White 3, White species 7, Holly Blue 1, Pearl-bordered Fritillary 7, Speckled Wood 3, Wall Brown 8, Burnet Companion 3, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1, Cinnabar 1 at R 2994, R 3094, Green Road, Poulnaloun, County Clare. Sunny, light winds, c. 14C.
Dingy Skipper 3, Wood White 1, White species 1, Burnet Companion 2, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1 at R 2693, Parknabinnia, County Clare. Cloudy with some sunny spells, moderate breeze, c. 15C.
Grace Meenan (18/05/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at B8546 West end, Tory Island, Co. Donegal.
BCI/Burrenbeo Trust Outing (18/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper male 1, Wood White female 1, Pearl-bordered Fritillary male 1, Burnet Companion 2, White-spotted Sable 1 at M 30018 00484, Fahee North, Co. Clare. Dull, cool, overcast.
BCI/Burrenbeo Trust Outing (19/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper c.15, Wood White c.15, Large White 1, Green-veined White c.6, Orange-tip male 1, Common Blue male 2, Peacock 1, Pearl-bordered Fritillary 10 plus, Small Heath 1, Silver-ground Carpet 1, Brown Silver-line 5 plus, Common Heath 1, Burnet Companion c.6, Speckled Yellow 3, Cinnabar 1: Odonata: Large Red Damselfly 2, Azure Damselfly 2, Hairy Dragonfly 15 plus between R 27238 95430 and R 28723 95338, Clooncoose Valley, Co. Clare. Sunny, warm, 23-24C.
Con O’Donnell (19/05/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 3, Green-veined White 15+, Orange-tip 10, Speckled Wood 4 at C 6063, Glebe, Moville, Co. Donegal.
Frank Smyth (19/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 15, Green-veined White 8, Orange Tip 7, Small Heath 6, and Burnet Companion 1 at G 871684, Lower Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Sunny, 15C.
Frank Smyth and Anne Reid (19/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 1, Green-veined White 2, Orange Tip 2, Holly Blue 1 at G 876614, Abbey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Sunny, 17C.
Felicity Laws (19/05/2024)
Large White 1, Small Copper 1 at V 85862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Large Red Damselfly 1, Azure Damselfly 7 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jim Fitzharris (19/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 20, Cryptic Wood White 1, Brimstone 7, Speckled Wood 1, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1, Burnet Companion 5, Mother Shipton 1, Small Purple-barred 1, Silver Hook 2 at N693261 Lullymore, Co. Kildare. Hot, calm, sunny, 22-24°C.
Dingy Skipper 6, Cryptic Wood White 2, Brimstone 2, Marsh Fritillary 7, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 3, Burnet Companion 2, Mother Shipton 1 at N692257 Lullymore to Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Hot, calm, sunny, 24°C.
Dingy Skipper 4, Brimstone 2, Green-veined White 1, Small Copper 3, Painted Lady 1, Peacock 1, Marsh Fritillary 6, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1, Burnet Companion 6, Silver Y 2 at N687257 Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Hot, calm, sunny, 23-24°C.
Wiebke Asmussen (19/05/2024)
Large White 2, Admiral 1 at O284388, Howth Community Garden; Co. Dublin.
Holly Blue 1, Admiral 1 at O285385, my back garden, Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin, sunny, light breeze, 18 Celsius.
Con O’Donnell (20/05/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 3, Green-veined White 5, Orange-tip 5, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 3 at C6063, Glebe, Moville, Co. Donegal. First confirmed Holly Blue record for Inishowen.
Michael Gray (20/05/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Orange-tip 2, unidentified whites, Holly Blue 9, Red admiral 1, Speckled Woods 4 at O 165272, Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
Helen McQuillan (20/05/2024)
Common Blue 2, Marsh Fritillary 1 at 6 pm in the hay meadow at R 30739 94646, Burren National Park, Co. Clare.
Con O’Donnell (20/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 13, Large White 1, Green-veined White 7, Orange-tip 5, Green Hairstreak 7, Painted Lady 2, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 4 at C6743 Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal. Warm and sunny, 22C.
Fionn O’Mahony, aged 10 (21/05/2024)
Cinnabar 1 at W6362, Ballinhassig, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (22/05/2024)
Small Copper 1, Common Blue 2, Small Heath several at V 76979 25797, Barleycove, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Denise McDonnell (23/05/2024)
Cinnabar Moth 2 were sighted at 11 am on a brownfield site at 53°37’57.9″N 8°10’40.4″W, Clooneybeirne, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon.
John Lovatt (23/05/2024)
Green-veined White 13, Red Admiral 1, Wall Brown 25 at L5365, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Jonathan Shackleton (24/05/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Frank Smyth (26/05/2024)
Large White 1, Orange Tip 2, Common Blue 1, Holly Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1, Meadow Brown 1, Silver Y 5 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Mostly cloudy with sunny spells, 13C.
Jim Fitzharris (26/05/2024)
Common Blue 30, Small Heath 12, Silver Y 20, Mother Shipton 1, Grass Rivulet 12 at S966053 Ballyteigue, Co. Wexford. Warm, windy, sunny, 16°C.
Jim Fitzharris (27/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 1, Small Blue 2, Common Blue 16, Painted Lady 1, Speckled Wood 1, Small Heath 2, Silver Y c.60, Yellow Shell 1 at T113266 Raven Wood, Co. Wexford. Hot, breezy, sunny, 20°C.
Con O’Donnell (27/05/2027)
Green-veined White 20+, Orange-tip 10+, Green Hairstreak 2, Small Copper 1 (pristine), Peacock 1 at C67 44 at Port Kill, Inishowen Head, Co. Donegal.
Con O’Donnell (27/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 10+, Large White 1, Green-veined White 2, Orange-tip 4 at C6743 Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (28/05/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Speckled Wood 1 at V 95067 32760, Butter Road, Ballydehob, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (28/05/2024)
Orange Tip 2, Speckled Wood 1, Small Heath 1 at O268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, very windy, 20C.
Wiebke Asmussen (28/05/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at O285385, start of the walking trail at the end of Balkill Park (upper road), Howth, Co. Dublin—sunny with clouds, breezy, 18 Celsius.
Ethna Diver (30/05/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 3, Small Heath 7, at C104376 Ards Forest Park, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (30/06/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at V 85449 39209, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Wiebke Asmussen (31/05/2024)
Small White 1, Holly Blue 2 at O284388, Howth Community Garden;
Large White 2, Small White 1, Peacock 1 at O285384, old (un-used) golf course, Howth;
Speckled Wood 1 at O 285383, path around Howth GAA pitch, western side, Co. Dublin, sun and clouds, light breeze, 17 Celsius.
Felicity Laws and Damaris Lysaght (31/05/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 8-10 at W 01761 42306, Ballybane, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Ethna Diver (31/05/2024)
Large White 2, at C213084 Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Frank Smyth (31/05/2024)
Common Blue 19, Marsh Fritillary 21, Small Heath 16 at O 242377, Bull Island, Co. Dublin. Sunny, 18C, Very windy from the north.
Jesmond Harding (31/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 5, Brimstone 1, Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1, Marsh Fritillary 91, Speckled Wood 1, Small Heath 1 at and near N 68538 25701, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare.
Marsh Fritillary 19 between N 68789 25639 and N 69185 25688 Lullybeg/Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Dingy Skipper 2, Marsh Fritillary 2 at N 69275 26014, Lullymore West, Co. Kildare. Hazy sunshine, breezy, c.16C.
Michael Gray (31/05/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 2 at S 937442, Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Red Admiral 1 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Felicity Laws and Damaris Lysaght (31/05/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 8-10 at W 01761 42306, Ballybane, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Daniel Hogan (31/05/2024)
Dingy Skipper 1, Marsh Fritillary 1, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1 at N38 43, Butler’s Bridge, Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath.
Wiebke Asmussen (31/05/2024)
Small White 1, Holly Blue 2 at O284388, Howth Community Garden;
Large White 2, Small White 1, Peacock 1 at O285384, old (un-used) golf course, Howth;
Speckled Wood 1 at O 285383, the path around Howth GAA pitch, western side, Co. Dublin. Sun and clouds, light breeze, 17 Celsius.
Jim Fitzharris (31/05/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 2, Common Blue 4, Small Copper 1 at O121263, Knocklyon Wilderness Park. Co. Dublin. Warm, calm, sunny, 18°C.
Joe O’Neill (01/06/2024)
Cinnabar moth 1, back garden at M 3710, Kinvara, Co. Galway.
Jane and Jesmond Harding (01/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 1 at N 91455 41808, Walshe’s Lane, Mulhussey, Co. Meath.
Felicity Laws (01/06/2024)
Common Blue female 1 in my garden at V 95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (01/06/2024)
Large White 1, Orange-tip at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Wiebke Asmussen (01/06/2024)
Large White 2 at O285385, start of walking trail at Balkill Park upper, Howth;
Speckled Wood at O285384, path around Howth GAA pitch, northern side, Co. Dublin. Sunny, breezy, 16 Celsius.
John Lovatt (01/06/2024)
Small Blue 3 at O 24980 52520, Portrane Burrow, Portrane, Co. Dublin. Most of the butterfly’s habitat has been removed by the sea.
Maurice Simms (01/06/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Orange Tip 1, Red Admiral 1, (basking on blueberry on the summit of Croaghan,) Speckled Wood 2, at H 304980, 305982, 299974, Croaghan, near Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny, light north wind. Approx17C.
Frank Smyth (02/06/2024)
Small White 2, Holly Blue 1, Common Blue 10, Small Heath 2 and lots of 6-spot Burnet at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light wind, 19C.
Robert Aldwell (02/06/2024)
Holly Blue 3+ around large female Holly Bush in my garden at O 220286 Blackrock. Co. Dublin.
Jonathan Shackleton (02/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Felicity Laws (03/06/2024)
Green Hairstreak 1, Marsh Fritillary 1 on heathland at V 88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Green-veined White 1 in my garden at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Emperor dragonfly female 1 ovipositing in my garden pond at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Helen Lawless (03/06/2024)
Pearl-bordered Fritillary 2, one at M 299 012, the other at M 298 004, near Carran, Co. Clare.
Felicity Laws (05/06/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 1 at V 88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (06/06/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 3, Small Heath 5 at G 680948,682947 at Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Cloudy, cold north-west wind. 12C.
Jesmond Harding (06/06/2024)
Dingy Skipper 3, Common Blue 1, Marsh Fritillary 26, Speckled Wood 1, Small Heath 4 at and near N 68415 25681, Lullybeg Reserve, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Mostly cloudy, westerly breeze, c.13C.
Dingy Skipper male 1, Brimstone female 1 on the track at N 69336 26020, Lullymore, Co. Kildare. Sunny, cool.
Cryptic Wood White female 1 at N 69276 26012, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Jonathan Shackleton (07/06/2024)
Yellow Shell 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Frank Smyth (08/06/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 15, Small White 1, Orange Tip 1, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 3, Small Heath 1, Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet 8 at O 237411, Baldoyle Race Park, Dublin 13. Cloudy with sunny spells, 18C.
This site is becoming overgrown with scrub and needs attention.
BCI Outing (08/06/2024)
Small Blue c.10, Common Blue c.6, Meadow Brown 1, Small Heath c.10, Yellow Shell 1, Mother Shipton moth 1 near and south of O 15738 75850 at Mornington, Co. Meath. Sunny with a strong breeze, c.14C.
Maurice Simms (08/06/2024)
Dingy Skipper 3, Small Copper 2, Small Blue 2, Common Blue 9, Marsh Fritillary 3, Speckled Wood 1, Small Heath 9, at G 688958, 689959,690959,691960, on the walk in Sheskinmore Reserve from Kiltourish gate under hill to Mass House, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Good sunny spells,15C.
Sean and Luke Geraty (08/06/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 224, Common Blue 18, Meadow Brown 1, Small Heath 7 between 930am and 1130am at O 24447 37822, Alder marsh, Bull Island, Co. Dublin. Sunny spells for short periods around 16 degrees Celsius.
Felicity Laws (08/06/2024)
Small Heath 1 in my garden at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Emperor dragonfly 2 (male and egg-laying female) in my garden pond at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Ethna Diver (08/06/2024)
Dingy Skipper 1, Marsh Fritillary 1, Small Heath 8 at G916717, Murvagh, Co. Donegal.
Jim Fitzharris (08/06/2024)
Brimstone 1 female, Green Hairstreak 4, Common Blue 1, Large Heath 1, Speckled Wood 1, Yellow Shell 1 at N508276, Mount Lucas, Co. Offaly. Mild, windy, occasional sun, 16°C.
Large Heath 8, Beautiful Yellow Underwing 3 at N249304, Clara Bog, Co. Offaly. Mild, windy, sunny, 17°C.
Maurice Simms (10/06/2024)
Marsh Fritillary 4 at G695986 near L. Birroge, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny, Approx 15C.
Small Blue 2 at G 694989 at Old quarry, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny spells 15C.
Dingy Skipper 1 at G797994 in Donkey Field, Cleengort, Gweebarra, Co. Donegal (second most northerly site for Dingy Skipper in Ireland).
Small Blue 4, Common Blue 2, Small Heath 2 at G 693956, in dunes at the back of Tramore beach, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal.
Green Hairstreak 1, Marsh Fritillary 1, Small Heath 2 at G 680948, Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal, Sunny but cool north wind.
Felicity Laws (10/06/2024)
Large White 1, Orange-tip female 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Olan Whitney (10/06/2024)
Cinnabar Moth 2, at S80117 79038, walled garden, Ducketts Grove, Carlow.
Robert Donnelly (12/06/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 3, Large White 1, Green-veined White 3, Speckled Wood 4, 18 Meadow Brown 18, Ringlet 8 at S728195, JFK Arboretum, Co. Wexford. Cloudy with sunny spells, 14°C.
Con O’Donnell (12/06/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 5, Small White 2, Green-veined White, Speckled Wood 1 at C 6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Frank Smyth (14/06/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 1, Small Blue 2, Common Blue 7, Painted Lady 1, Meadow Brown 9 at O 260397, Burrow Beach, Sutton, Dublin 13. 18C, sunny spells between showers.
Felicity Laws (14/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 1, Yellow Shell 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Amy Dillon (14/06/2024)
Transparent Burnet 4 at M 23668 00559 at Poulnabrone, the Burren, Co Clare.
Maurice Simms (14/06/2024)
Large White 1, Small Copper 1, Small Blue 1, Common Blue 8, Marsh Fritillary 1, Small Heath 6 on the walk in Sheskinmore Reserve from Kiltourish Lake entrance to the Mass House at G 684963 to G691960, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Moderate west wind 15/16 C.
Marsh Fritillary 8, Small Heath 5, at G682947, 680948 at Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Fresh west wind 15/16C.
Felicity Laws (16/06/2024)
Green Hairstreak 1, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 1; Odonata: Keeled Skimmer 2 at W00872 55333, Bull’s Pocket, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Conor O’Donovan (17/06/2024)
Cinnabar moth 1at 6 pm at R 75591 56493, hedgerow at Murroe, Co. Limerick.
Felicity Laws (17-18/06/2024)
Common Blue 1, Ringlet 1, V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jonathan Shackleton (17/06/2024)
Chimney Sweeper 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Jesmond Harding (18/06/2024)
Common Blue 1, Marsh Fritillary 4, Meadow Brown 10, Ringlet 8, Small Heath 4 at and near N 68460 25683, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Dull, northerly breeze, 13-14C.
Paul Shelly (18/06/2024)
Cinnabar moth 1 at S 63746 13696, Kilmurry, Ferrybank, Co. Kilkenny.
Maurice Simms (18/06/2024)
Small Blue 1, Common Blue 8, Marsh Fritillary 20, Small Heath 8 at G679948, 681948, 682947,684948, Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Moderate north-west wind, sunny.
Conn Woolridge (18/06/2024)
Six-spot Burnet 1 at O 06977 43041, Tyrrelstown Park, Dublin 15.
Michael Gray (19/06/2024)
Green-veined White 1 (the only white I saw on the whole hike), Speckled Wood 10 at O 175234, on a hike between the Blue Light Pub and Kilmashogue, Co. Dublin.
Jesmond Harding (19/06/2024)
Green Hairstreak 2, Large Heath 18 at N 75291 33441, Timahoe North, Co. Kildare.
Marsh Fritillary 1 at N 76401 34420 and N 76862 34836; Cryptic Wood White 1, Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 10, Ringlet 2, Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet 6, Latticed Heath 4, Common Heath 2 between N 75731 33733 and N 76934 34971, Timahoe North, Co. Kildare. Sunny throughout, calm, c.19C.
Felicity Laws (19/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 1, Small Heath 1 at V84383 38741, Old Road, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Blue-tailed Damselfly 2, Emerald Damselfly 1, Common Darter 1 at V95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Matthew Lyons (19/06/2024)
Cinnabar moth 2 at R 60821 27628, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.
Jim Fitzharris (19/06/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 3, Common Blue 8, Holly Blue 2 (1 male, 1 female; both worn), Small Tortoiseshell 1 (very worn), Ringlet 2, Meadow Brown 3, Six-spot Burnet 2 at O121263 Knocklyon Wilderness Park, Co. Dublin. Hot, calm in sheltered areas, sunny, 20°C.
Paul Clerkin (20/06/2024)
Cinnabar 4 at O 17227 37224, Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9.
Robert Donnelly (20/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 76, Ringlet 73 at S728195, JFK Arboretum New Ross, Co. Wexford. Hazy sunshine, light breeze, 18C.
Jesmond Harding (22/06/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Common Blue 2, Marsh Fritillary 14, Meadow Brown 18, Ringlet 62, Small Heath 11, Narrow-bordered Bee Hawkmoth 1, Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet 1, Burnet Companion 3, Common Heath 2; Odonata: Emperor 1, Common Darter 1 at and near N 68460 25683, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Mostly sunny, light SW breeze, 17C.
Felicity Laws (22/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 1, Ringlet 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jim Fitzharris (22/06/2024)
Small Copper 2, Common Blue 2, Meadow Brown 3, Speckled Wood 3, Forester Moth 4, Yellow Shell 3, Cinnabar 6 at O230088, Carrigower Lodge, Co Wicklow. The farm here has been managed organically for c. 30 years and there is a lovely tapestry of wildflower meadows, ponds and light woodland. Warm, calm in sheltered areas, occasional sun, 18°C.
Felicity Laws (23/06/2024)
Beautiful Demoiselle male 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 1, Small Heath 1; Odonata: Beautiful Demoiselle female 1, Common Blue Damselfly 1, Keeled Skimmer 1 at W 04436 43285, Ballybane Wind farm, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (23/06/2024)
Common Blue 1, Small Heath 2, at B707081, 731074, Crohey Head, Co. Donegal. Sunny, fresh breeze.
Jonathan Shackleton (23/06/2024)
Ringlet 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Kieran McDonogh (24/06/2024)
Cinnabar moth 1 at W 53395 71947, car park near the reservoir, Catleinch, Ovens, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (24/06/2024)
Common Blue 3, Marsh Fritillary 9, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 23, Ringlet 120, Small Heath 8 at and near N 68460 25683, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Cloudy, calm, 22C.
Common Blue 1, Marsh Fritillary 5, Meadow Brown 1 at N 68733 26343, on a site where vegetation is developing following the ending of traffic on peat in Lullymore West, Co. Kildare. Seen during a sunny spell, very warm.
Jesmond Harding (25/06/2024)
Wood White 2, Common Blue 4, Marsh Fritillary 1, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown c.15, Small Heath 3, Transparent Burnet c.20, Chimney Sweeper 1, Burnet Companion 2 at and near R 29961 94228, Knockaunroe, Burren National Park, Co. Clare.
Common Blue 4, Dark Green Fritillary males 4, Marsh Fritillary 4, Meadow Brown 3, Ringlet 1, Small Heath 3, Transparent Burnet c.40 at M 29949 00221, Fahee North, Carran, Co. Clare. Sunny, breezy, c.20C.
Frank Smyth (26/06/2024)
Red Admiral 1 laying profusely, Meadow Brown 9, Ringlet 10 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, 22C, light breeze.
Felicity Laws (26/06/2024)
Meadow Brown, Ringlet; Odonata: Beautiful Demoiselle 1 at V 95589 41669, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jim Fitzharris (26/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 2, Ringlet 5, Crescent Plume 1, Six-spot Burnet 1 at O110283 Tymon Park, Co. Dublin. Hot, calm in sheltered areas, sunny, 20°C. Crescent Plume is associated with Restharrow and occurs on the remnant of the old esker ridge in the park whose interesting flora includes this plant.
Maurice Simms and Cyril Canning (26/06/2024)
Common Blue 4, at B 876458, Tory Island, Co. Donegal. Sunny. Fresh south-easterly wind.
Con O’Donnell (28/06/2024)
Speckled Wood 2, Meadow Brown 6, Ringlet 5 at C 6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Mary Mulqueen (28/06/2024)
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet 1, Transparent Burnet near R 03635 77670, Spanish Point, Co. Clare. Windy with rain and sunny spells.
Maurice Simms (29/06/2024)
Common Blue 2, Dark-green Fritillary 2, at G 688957,684964, Sheskinmore Reserve on the walk from Mc Glinchey’s Field Study Centre to Kiltourish Gate entrance, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Bright/cloudy.
Louise Harrington (29/06/2024)
Cinnabar 1 in my garden was found by my son at V 6746, Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
Con O’Donnell (30/06/2024)
Dark Green Fritillary 1, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 2, Ringlet 5 at C 6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal. This site is a disused quarry and is very sheltered providing unusually early butterflies for Inishowen.
Sarah McCaffrey (30/06/2024)
Narrow-bordered Five-spot Burnet 20 plus at J 33497 69975, Lagan meadows, especially near the Knightsbridge entrance, Belfast.
Felicity Laws (30/06/2024)
Meadow Brown 4, Lead Belle 1 at V88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Danny Gillespie (01/07/2024)
Large Heath 3 at G 635815 at Coguish Bog, Kilcar, Co. Donegal.
Michael Gray (02/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. It is the first butterfly I have seen in my garden in a month.
NOTE: Since May 26, only two Small Tortoisehells have been reported to this recording scheme.
Pat Wyse (02/07/2024)
Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 3, Ringlet 20 plus, Small Heath 2 at N75395 32693, Derrymahon, Co. Kildare.
Michael Gray (03/07/2024)
Comma 2 males chasing each at O 165272, Ballinteer stream walk, Dublin 16. Sunny but with a strong westerly breeze.
Jesmond Harding (03/07/2024)
Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 18, Ringlet 210, Small Heath 3 at and near and near N 68460 25683, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Sunny, windy, 17C.
Common Blue 1, Marsh Fritillary 2, Meadow Brown 1 Ringlet 5, Small Heath 1 (very active) at N 68733 26343, on a site where vegetation is developing following the ending of traffic on peat in Lullymore West, Co. Kildare.
Michael Gray (05/07/2024)
Ringlet 11, Speckled Wood 9 at O 175234, hike between the Blue Light pub and Kilmashogue Lane, Co. Dublin. Most butterflies were in pristine condition.
Jesmond Harding (05/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 (pristine), Meadow Brown 44, Ringlet 4 along a hedge containing abundant bramble blossom between N 91464 42070 and N 91637 43801, Walshe’s Lane. Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Overcast, calm, mild.
Michael Gray (05/07/2024)
Comma light form 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Felicity Laws (05/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 2 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Marie Soffe (05/07/2024)
Merodon equestris (Large Narcissus Fly (hoverfly)) at 53.3731269, -6.2671182, grassy bank beside Tolka River, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Slight breeze, cool, bright and mostly overcast.
Maurice Simms and Alison Mc Allister (05/07/2024)
Small Magpie moth 1, H 330984, in a field at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (06/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 2, Ringlet 2, Blue-tailed Damselfly 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Marie Soffe (06/07/2024)
Soldier Beetles at 53.3555035, -6.1712721, grassy area between the Bull Wall and the golf club, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Blustery, cool, bright and sunny
Marie Soffe (06/07/2024)
Helophilus pendulus (Tiger Hoverfly) at 53.3555035, -6.1712721, grassy area between the Bull Wall and the golf club, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Blustery, cool, bright and sunny.
Maurice Simms (06/07/2024)
Two bundles of Peacock larvae on nettles, Meadow Brown 1, Ringlet 2 at H 326984, 324982, in fields adjoining Combermore, Townparks, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Cloudy/bright.
Michael Gray (07/07/2024)
Small White 1, Small Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Frank Smyth (07/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 2, Ringlet 5, Great Pied Hoverfly Volucella pellucens 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Peacock 1, Comma 1, Meadow Brown 1, Ringlet 1 at O 274390, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Small White 1, Peacock 1 at O 284366, Cliff Path, Ceanncor Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. Cloudy with some sunny spells, 17 C.
Alex and Jesmond Harding (08/07/2024)
Cryptic Wood White 1, Common Blue 2, Dark Green Fritillary 16, Meadow Brown c.10, Ringlet 2, Small Heath 3 between T 30420 82429 and T 31402 84458, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. Sunny, breezy, 18C.
Sean Geraty (08/07/2024)
Purple Hairstreak 17, Red Admiral 1 between 11.30 am-12.15 pm at O 10505 35584, Phoenix Park, Dublin. Sunny with a strong breeze, 17 degrees Celsius.
Pat Wyse (08/07/2024)
Small Skipper 2, Common Blue 4, Meadow Brown 5, Ringlet 20 plus at N74923 32734, Drehid Bog, Co. Kildare. Sunny, 18C.
Frank Smyth (08/07/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 2, Red Admiral 1, Meadow Brown 1 at O 237411, Baldoyle Race Park, Dublin 13. Sunny, light breeze, 17C.
Geraldine O’ Leary (08/07/2024)
Cinnabar 1 at V 88923 40506, Kealties, Durrus, Sheep’s Head peninsula, Bantry, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (08/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 1 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford.
Robert Donnelly (08/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 11, Ringlet 68, Six-spot Burnet 9 at S672302, Ballyknock, Co. Kilkenny. Cloudy sunny spells 17C.
Geraldine O’ Leary (08/07/2024)
Cinnabar 1 at V 88923 40506, Kealties, Durrus, Sheep’s Head peninsula, Bantry, Co. Cork.
Robert Aldwell (08/07/2024)
Comma 1 on White Buddleia in my garden during several days at O 219292, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Felicity Laws (09/07/2024)
Dark Green Fritillary 2-4, Meadow Brown 2 at V76979 25797, Crookhaven, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (10/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at S 936368 Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Sunny from mid-morning, 10 Buddleia in bloom and one butterfly.
Trevor Ryan (10/07/2024)
Cinnabar adults and larvae in my garden at T 15769 65803, Borleigh, Inch, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
Ciarán Lenoach (10/07/2024)
Fáinneog thart ar dhosaen ag M 44397 19840, bóithrín, Cill Cholgáin-An Ruabheitheach, Co. na Gaillimhe. (Ringlet approximately a dozen at M 44397 19840, boreen at Kilcolgan-Roevehagh, Co. Galway).
Ciarán Lenoach (10/07/2024)
Bánóg Bheag 3 ag M 44397 19840, bóithrín, Cill Cholgáin-An Ruabheitheach, Co. na Gaillimhe. [Small White 3 at M 44397 19840, boreen at Kilcolgan-Roevehagh, Co. Galway).
Frank Smyth (11/07/2024)
Small White 2, Peacock 1 web, early instar larvae, Meadow Brown 9 several the size of Ringlets, Ringlet 5 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, gusty northerly wind, 17C.
Con O’Donnell (11/07/2024)
Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1 at C6743 Port Kill Inishowen Head, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (11/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 4, Ringlets several; Odonata: Beautiful Demoiselle female 1, Common Darter 1 at V95067 32760, the Butter Road, Ballydehob, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Ciarán Lenoach (11/07/2024)
Leamhan Piorálach Álainn 1 at M 47116 18556, turlach, Ráth Asáin, Co. na Gaillimhe. [Beautiful China-mark 1 at M 47116 18556, turlough at Rahasane, Co. Galway.]
Ciarán Lenoach (12/07/2024)
Scothóg Iúil ag L 69780 40148, móinteach, Iorras Beag, Cloch na Rón, Co. na Gaillimhe. [July Belle1 at L 69780 40148, heath at Errisbeg, Roundstone, Co. Galway.]
Felicity Laws (12/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (12/07/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at S 937442, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Robert Aldwell (12/07/2024)
Small White 2, Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Comma 1 at O 220286 Blackrock, Co Dublin. Sunny and 19 C, probably the warmest day of summer in Blackrock. Whites on Lavender, Tortoiseshell on Red Valerian.
Felicity Laws (12/07/2024)
Ringlet 12, Common Plume moth 1at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (13/07/2024)
Common Darter 1at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (13/07/2024)
Hedge Brown male 1 at V98279 35171, Ballydehob, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (13/07/2024)
Brimstone female 1, Comma 1 at N 69615 26042, Lullymore West, Co. Kildare.
Green-veined White 1, Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 28, Ringlet 320, Small Heath 1 at and near and near N 68460 25683, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Sunny spells, calm, 17C.
An Taisce walk led by Maurice Simms (13/07/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Dark Green Fritillary 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Ringlet 12, at and around G704950, Sheskinmore, Co. Donegal. Overcast conditions.
Joan and Frank Smyth (13/07/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 4, Green-veined White 1, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 1, Comma 2, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 5, Ringlet 10 at O 268372, Red Rock / Strand Road area, Sutton Dublin 13. Sunny, light wind, 18C.
Ciarán Lenoach (13/07/2024)
Donnóg Féir 1 at M 12876 49127, coill, Inis an Ghaill, Loch Coirib, Co. na Gaillimhe. [Meadow Brown 1 at M 12876 49127, woodland at Inchagoill, Lough Corrib, Co. Galway].
Ciarán Lenoach (13/07/2024)
Tonnóg Bhánbhuí Bheag 1 ag M 14808 55286, cois abhann, Conga, Co. Mhaigh Eo (Lesser Cream Wave 1 at M 14808 55286, riverside at Cong, Co. Mayo).
Jeremiah Stebelton (15/07/2024)
Cinnabar moth larvae 2 at R 54649 53528, Mungret Gate, Co. Limerick.
Felicity Laws (15/07/2024)
Ringlet 1, Grass Rivulet 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Danny Gillespie (15/07/2024)
Meadow Brown and Ringlet are numerous in this area G622745, Muckros, Kilcar, Co. Donegal. Small Tortoiseshell usually common, appear to be absent here this year.
Michael Gray (16/07/2024)
Essex Skipper 2, Large White 3, Small White 5, Green-veined White 13, Common Blue 1, Silver-washed Fritillary 5, Speckled Wood 5, Hedge Brown/Gatekeeper 17, Meadow Brown 20, Ringlet 82, Small Heath 11, Six-spot Burnet 4, Silver Y 12, Cinnabar larvae several between 11 am and 5 pm at and near T 116 231, The Raven, Co. Wexford. The weather was warm with intermittent sunny spells.
Robert Donnelly and Jane Doughty (16/07/2024)
Green-veined White 4, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Comma 1, Meadow Brown 4, Ringlet 24, Speckled Wood 1, Six-spot Burnet 11, Burnet Companion 13 at R871920, Commons of Carney, Co. Tipperary. Cloudy sunny spells, breezy, 18C.
Felicity Laws (16/07/2024)
Green-veined White 2, Ringlet 1 at V99274 49310 The Cove, Bantry.
Jim Fitzharris (16/07/2024)
Large White 2, Green-veined White 2, Common Blue 1, Silver-washed Fritillary 3, Gatekeeper 5, Meadow Brown 25, Ringlet 50 at T111265 Raven Wood, Co. Wexford. Warm, sheltered, occasional sunny spells, 20°C.
These records are from an area at least 1.5 km north of the records from the Raven Wood earlier in the day (see above).
Essex Skipper 4, Ringlet 10 at T053223 Ferrybank, Co. Wexford (late afternoon). Hot, breezy, sunny, 21°C.
Frank Smyth (17/07/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 2, Green-veined White 2, Holly Blue 3, Comma 1 in my garden this morning at O 266326, St Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny spells, 20C.
Michael Gray (17/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 3 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Felicity Laws (17/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Meadow Brown 1; Odonata: Blue-tailed Damselfly 3 (16/07/2024) at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (18/07/2024)
Common Blue 4, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Dark Green Fritillary 22, Meadow Brown 35, Ringlet 6, Cinnabar Moth 1, Six-spot Burnet Moth 1, Cinnabar Moth larvae 10+ from G 684964 to 687952, on the walk from Kiltourish entrance to Ballinreavy fence and back via the south side of Sheskinmore Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal.17/18 C. Hazy sun, light north-west wind.
Felicity Laws (18/07/2024)
Grayling 4-5, Hedge Brown 2, Meadow Brown 1, Lesser Cream Wave 1; Odonata: Common Blue Damselfly 1, Keeled Skimmer 1 at V88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Myrtle Parker (19/07/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at W 7658, Fountainstown, Co. Cork. Breezy, overcast, mild.
Felicity Laws (19/07/2024)
Meadow Brown 1, Six-spot Burnet moth 1; Odonata: Blue-tailed Damselfly 1 at V 95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (20/07/2024)
Small Copper 1, Speckled Wood 2, Hedge Brown/Gatekeeper 5-6, Meadow Brown 5-6; Odonata: Common Blue Damselfly 1, Keeled Skimmer 1 at V84383 38741, Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohane, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (21/07/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 2, Green-veined White 2, Peacock 25 larvae, final instar, Comma 4, 1 laying, Meadow Brown 9, Ringlet 5 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny spells, 19C.
Michael Gray (21/07/2024)
Large White 1, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 4 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Michael Gray (22/07/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 9, Small Tortoiseshell 4, Comma 2 in my garden and environs at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
Sean Geraty (22/07/2024)
Large White 1, Green-veined White 1, Purple Hairstreak 1, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 2 at Lucan Demesne, Co. Dublin.
Large White 3, Purple Hairstreak 5, Meadow Brown 2 between 12.25 pm and 1.45 pm at St Catherine’s Park, Co. Dublin. Cloudy with intermittent sunny spells and light breeze at times; 18 degrees Celsius.
Felicity Laws (23/07/2024)
Hedge Brown 1 (the first in my garden this year), Ringlet 1; Odonata: Beautiful Demoiselle female 1 at V 95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Jesmond Harding (23/07/2024)
Silver-washed Fritillary 1, Meadow Brown 45, Ringlet 184 at and near N 68476 25647, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Overcast, calm, c.16C.
Silver-washed Fritillary 4 at N 68750 25803, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Brimstone larvae 3, Marsh Fritillary larval nest 2 at N 68895 25646, Lullymore/Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. One larva measured c.10mm in length which is small for late July; one of the larger larvae was killed by a shieldbug.
Felicity Laws (24/07/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Hedge Brown 1, Ringlet 1 in my garden at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Meadow Brown 1 was seen close by at V95723 42799, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Robert Aldwell (25/07/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 2 in the garden at O 220 286, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Intermittent sun and about 18 C.
Felicity Laws (25/07/2024)
Common Blue 1; Odonata: Emperor 1 laying in my pond at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Hedge Brown 1 at V91661 41621, Rossmore, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Marie Soffe (25/07/2024)
Buff-tailed Bumblebees (numerous) feeding at 11:54 am on Oregano at 53.3730084, -6.2668412 on a wild grassy bank beside Tolka River, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Warm and overcast, calm.
Marie Soffe (26/07/2024)
Large White 1 on Bull Wall path at 53.3561212, -6.1728965, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Sunny, blustery, warm.
Robert Aldwell (26/07/2024)
Small White 1, Holly Blue 2, Peacock 1 at O220 286 at Blackrock, Co.Dublin. Peacock pristine feasting on purple Buddleia. My first sighting of the new generation.
James Walsh via John Lovatt (26/07/2024)
Comma 1 at O 056123023 in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin.
Michael Gray (26/07/2024)
Large White 1, Small White, Green-veined White 12 plus, Holly Blue 9, Small Tortoiseshell 6, Comma 16 ( all the light form with 1 exception ), Peacock 1 ( pristine, I was surprised to see it), Meadow Brown 59 (most large), Ringlet 1 (extremely tattered), Speckled Wood 5 between 1.30 and 3.30 at O 156260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Generally sunny.
Maurice Simms (26/07/2024)
Green-veined White 5, Speckled Wood 11, at H330984 in garden and grounds at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny spells.
Felicity Laws (26/07/2024)
Painted Lady 1, Speckled Wood 1; Odonata: Common Darter male 1 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (27/07/2024)
Small Copper 1, Common Blue c.20, Dark Green Fritillary 4, Meadow Brown 4, Six-spot Burnet c.20 at V 76979 25797, Barley Cove, Co. Cork.
Grayling 2 (one followed me!) at V 77440 29871, Carrigacatt, Co. Cork.
Robert Donnelly (28/07/2024)
Essex Skipper 15, Green-veined White 8, Meadow Brown 9, Ringlet 32 at S672302, Ballyknock, Co. Kilkenny. Sunny 19C.
Frank Smyth (28/07/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 5, Green-veined White 2, Holly Blue 2, Comma 2 ( one laying, 2 eggs found), Speckled Wood 2, Meadow Brown 5 at O 268373, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, Stiff South East wind, 21C.
Michael Gray (28/07/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 2, Green-veined White 2, Holly Blue 8, Comma 2, Small Tortoiseshell 6, Peacock 5, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Speckled Wood 11, Meadow Brown 20 (fewer than expected) at O 091395, Abbotstown Demesne, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin.
Sean Feehan (28/07/2024)
Large White 2, unidentified small whites 13, Meadow Brown 42, Ringlet 8, between 10.30 and 11.30 am observed between O2153335804 and O2237435908, Bull Island, Co. Dublin. Warm.
Ciarán Lenoach (28/07/2024)
Camóg 1 ag O 26343 26162, dris, Cairéal Dheilginse, Deilginis-Cill Iníon Léinín, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Comma 1 at O 26343 26162, brambles at Dalkey Quarry, Dalkey-Killiney, Co. Dublin.]
Michael Gray (29/07/2024)
Large White, Green-veined White 11, Red Admiral 1, Comma 3 males, all on different Buddleias, one light form, two dark form, Meadow Brown 18, Ringlet 17, Speckled Wood 1 at O 175 234 during a hike between the Blue Light pub and Kilmashogue lane.
Large White 4, Small White 1, Holly Blue 6 plus, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Comma light form 1 (very pale) at O156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
Jesmond Harding (29/07/2024)
Brimstone 1, Large White 1, Silver-washed Fritillary c.7, Meadow Brown 2 at N 68726 26352, Lullymore West, Co. Kildare. Sunny, c.19C.
Brimstone 1, Small White 2, Green-veined White 2, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 47, Ringlet 97 at and near N 68407 25675, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. A mix of sun and cloud, c.19C.
Marie Soffe (29/07/2024)
Yellow-barred Brindle 1 resting on an exterior wall in the shade, at 53.3636666, -6.1878695, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Very warm, bright and sunny, just after a heavy rain shower.
Robert Donnelly (29/07/2024)
Green-veined white 6, Common Blue 4, Red Admiral 3, Painted Lady 4, Small Tortoiseshell 8, Silver-washed Fritillary 3, Meadow Brown 56, Ringlet 12 at S728 195, J.F. Kennedy Arboretum, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Limited sunny spells 18C.
Anne Costelloe (29/07/2024)
Comma, dark form, at N 33067 12608, Graigueafulla, Clonaslee, Co.
Laois. Sunny, 17C.
Felicity Laws (29/07/2024)
Grayling 10, Hedge Brown 15, Meadow Brown 2 at V88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork. A mix of sun and cloud.
Felicity Laws (30/07/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larval web 1, Grayling 1, Meadow Brown 1 at W01761 42306, Ballybane, Co. Cork.
Sean Geraty (30/07/2024)
Purple Hairstreak 2 at Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Purple Hairstreak 6, Comma 1, Holly Blue 1 at O10611 35482, Oldtown Wood, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Purple Hairstreak 7, Holly Blue 2 at O10130 35430, near Furze Road, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Large White 2, Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 908 (counted over a circular walk of the perimeter of grassland, 99% of meadow browns feeding on ragwort) at the 15 Acres, rough grassland O10767 35218, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin. Mostly sunny, 19 degrees Celsius, 12. 30pm – 1. 45pm.
Jim Fitzharris (30/07/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O120267 Knocklyon, Co. Dublin. Mild, calm, sunny, 18°C.
Jim Fitzharris (31/07/2024)
Large White 4, Holly Blue 4, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Comma 3, Speckled Wood 5, Meadow Brown 2 at O097264 Dodder Linear Park, Co. Dublin. Hot, calm, sunny, 21°C.
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O120267 Knocklyon, Co. Dublin. Warm, calm, sunny, 21°C.
Sean Feehan (31/07/2024)
Large White 4, Green-veined White 3, Holly Blue 2, Comma 1 in my back garden at O2066236229, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Sunny morning.
Jesmond Harding (31/07/2024)
Large White 2, Green-veined White 3, Peacock 4, Comma 2 (one light Comma laying on nettles, one dark on Buddleia), Silver-washed Fritillary 1, Shaded Broad-bar 2 at N 99499 36888, Leixlip Spa Waterfall, Louisa Bridge, Co. Kildare.
Frank Smyth (31/07/2024)
Large White 3, Small White 5, Holly Blue 3, Comma 6, 2 eggs, Speckled Wood 5, Meadow Brown 2, Ringlet 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Large White 1, Small White 4, Green-veined White 7, Holly Blue 5, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 2, Comma 2, Speckled Wood 9, Meadow Brown 1, Ringlet 1 at O 237411, Baldoyle Race Park, Dublin 13. Sunny, light wind, 22C.
Maurice Simms (31/07/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 10, Meadow Brown 1 at H 330984, 325983, 323983, Combermore, and adjoining fields at Townparks, Lifford, Co. Donegal, 20C. Cloudy.
Michael Gray (31/07/2024)
Large White 1, Green-veined White 30 plus, Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 5, Comma 1, Painted Lady 1, Silver Washed Fritillary 7 (females on the smaller side), Speckled Wood 7, Meadow Brown 25 plus, Ringlet 25 plus at O 088236, at Bohernabreena lakes and walk to them from the former Old mill pub on the Old Bawn road Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Green-veined White 3, Holly Blue 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 2, Ringlet 8 at O 102208, Bohernabreena lakes, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Sean Geraty (31/07/2024)
Purple Hairstreak 1, Holly Blue 2, Speckled Wood 1 at O11918 35578, perimeter hedgerow of Aras An Uachtarain, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Large White 2, Peacock 2 at O12878 35398, Spa Road, Phoenix Park, Co. Dublin.
Large White 2, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 2, at O04629 35296, Edmundsbury Court, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Sunny, 19 degrees Celsius, no breeze.
Felicity Laws (31/07/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Hedge Brown 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Brown China-mark 1, Pale Straw Pearl 1, Diamond-back moth 1 at V95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (01/08/2024)
Grayling 8, Hedge Brown 8; Odonata: Emerald Damselfly 1, Black Darter 1, Common Darter 2 at V88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Marie Soffe (01/08/2024)
Common Flower Fly (Syrphus ribesii) 1 at 11:21 at 53.3719961, -6.2636675, feeding on Wild Carrot in a wild grassy area near the Tolka River in Griffith Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Very warm with a slight breeze, starting to brighten up after hours of heavy grey cloud.
European Potter/Tube Wasp (Ancistrocerus gazella) 1 at 53.3697921, -6.2613061, feeding on Thistle beside the Tolka River in Griffith Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Very warm, bright and sunny with a slight breeze.
Michelle Rogers (01/08/2024)
Large White several showing an interest in rocket plants, Comma 1 at midday at O 25831 18754, Lower Dargle Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Sunny, hot, c.24C.
Robert Donnelly (01/08/2024)
Essex Skipper 13, Green-veined White 6, Speckled Wood 4, Meadow Brown 16, Ringlet 9, Ballyknock, Co. Kilkenny. Sunny spells 20C.
Con O’Donnell (01/08/2024)
Large White 6, Small White 3, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Meadow Brown 2 at C 648408 at Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Con O’Donnell (01/08/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 7, Green-veined White 6, Meadow Brown 3, Ringlet 2 at C 6540 at Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal.
Trevor Ryan (02/08/2024)
Red Admiral 8, Peacock 1 at T 24656 87997, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow.
Jesmond Harding (02/08/2024)
Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown c.7, Ringlet 1 at T 24656 87997, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow.
Michael Gray (02/08/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 4, Green-veined White 4, Speckled Wood 3, Meadow Brown 1 between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm at Q 861411, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
Jonathan Shackleton (02/08/2024)
Silver-washed Fritillary1 on Buddleia at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Trevor Ryan (03/08/2026)
Speckled Wood 6 at N 53656 07894, Curragh Wood, Co. Wexford.
Robert Aldwell (03/08/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 1, Holly Blue 2, Peacock 1, Comma 1 at O 220 286, Blackrock Co. Dublin. Comma was a large dark Female. Peacock and Comma were on Joe Pye Weed.
Felicity Laws (03/08/2024)
Speckled Wood 4, Hedge Brown 2; Odonata: Blue-tailed Damselfly 4 at V95896 42880, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (03/08/2024)
Green-veined White 14, Speckled Wood 6, Meadow Brown 9 at Q 887421, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry.
Jim Fitzharris (03/08/2024)
Red Admiral at T131056 Crossfintan, Co. Wexford. Warm, breezy, sunny, 20°C.
Large White 4, Holly Blue 2, Red Admiral 2 at T120655 Churchtown, Co. Wexford. Hot, sheltered, sunny, 21°C.
Red Admiral 3 at T060070 Tacumshin, Co. Wexford. Warm, sheltered, sunny, 20°C.
Marie Soffe (04/08/2024)
Willow Beauty Moth 1 on the interior wall of a house at 53.3686602, -6.1770026 in Clontarf, Dublin 3. Warm, still night – several moths came in an open window attracted by the light.
Frank Smyth (05/08/2024)
Large White 3, Holly Blue 3, Painted Lady 1, Peacock 2, Comma 1 at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny spells, blustery wind, 23C.
Felicity Laws (05/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 4, Grayling 6, Hedge Brown 10, Meadow Brown 1, saw a ‘blue’ and a couple of white ones but not identified; Odonata: Emperor laying eggs 1, Common Darter 2 at V 84383 38741, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Robert Aldwell (05/08/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 1, Holly Blue 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Comma, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 1 at O 220286 in my wild garden at Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Warm wind and 21C.
Maurice Simms (05/08/2024)
Large White 4, Green-veined White 5, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 20, Meadow Brown 2 at H330984, 325983, 323983, Combermore garden and adjoining fields at Townparks, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Sunny spells, 20C.
Felicity Laws (06/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Silver-washed Fritillary female 1 on Spear Thistle, Speckled Wood 1, Hedge Brown mating pair; Odonata: Large Red Damselfly in my garden at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Antoinette Turpin (06/08/2024)
Six-spot Burnet at L 93498 86996, Rosmoney, Westport, Co. Mayo.
Jim Fitzharris (06/08/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O120267 Knocklyon, Co. Dublin. Mild, calm, sunny, 18°C.
Michael Gray (07/08/2024)
Large White 3, Holly Blue 2, Peacock 1, Painted Lady 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Ciarán Lenoach (07/08/2024)
Breacóg 1 ag M 21532 32289, taobh istigh de theach cónaithe, Maigh Cuilinn, Co. na Gaillimhe. [Magpie Moth 1 at M 21532 32289, inside residence, Moycullen, Co. Galway.]
Ciarán Lenoach (08/08/2024)
Buirnéad Sébhallach 1 ag O 24928 27763, buachalán buí, Glas Tuathail, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Six-Spot Burnet 1 at O 24928 27763, ragwort, Glasthule, Co. Dublin.]
Jesmond Harding (09/08/2024)
Brimstone 8, Green-veined White 2, Small Copper 2, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 2, Meadow Brown 25, Ringlet 12 at and near N 68448 25688, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Sunny spells but windy, c.18C.
Eoghan O’Shea (09/08/2024)
Comma 1 at 52.8057784, -8.4499129, Hill Road, Killaloe, Co. Clare. Sunny.
Con O’Donnell and Robert Aldwell (09/08/2024)
Common Blue 1, Dark Green Fritillary 1, Wall Brown 10, Grayling 1, Meadow Brown 15 at B 199200, Cruit Island, Co. Donegal. Dry but almost storm force wind so butterflies only in most sheltered areas.
Johanna Franssen (09/08/2024)
Six-spot Burnet moths numerous on Sea Holly at Q 74599 18706, Barrow, Co. Kerry.
Jonathan Shackleton (09/08/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 1, Green-veined White1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Michael Gray (10/08/2024)
Large White 8, Small White 4, Green-veined White 1, Holly Blue 20 (many undersized), Comma 6, Peacock 11 mostly on or near Buddleia, Meadow Brown 19, Speckled Wood 24 between 12.00 pm and 2.30 pm at O 156260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Sunny.
Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 2, Comma 1 female pale form 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.
Jesmond Harding (10/08/2024)
Large White 3, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Comma 3 (one light, two dark), Speckled Wood 1 in a garden at N 92154 42515, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. All except the Speckled Wood were on Verbena and Perennial Wallflower (Bowles Mauve). Sunny, breezy.
Large White 2, Holly Blue 2, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 2 in my garden at N 92077 42495, Mulhussey, Co. Meath.
Felicity Laws (10/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Hedge Brown 2, Meadow Brown 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Cormac and Robert Aldwell (10/08/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at H 835198 adjoining the by-pass just south of Castleblayney Town, Co. Monaghan. The Holly Blue was flying around willowherb in the hedge.
Maurice Simms (10/08/2024)
Common Blue 1, Meadow Brown 6 at G641979, Dawros Head, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Fresh wind, Sunny.
George Mc Dermott (10/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1, Wall Brown 6 including one mating pair, Meadow Brown 10, Silver Y moth 1, Six-spot Burnet 1 at L568 430, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway. Sunny and bright.
Green-veined White 1, Silver-washed Fritillary 1 at L763 472, Ballynahinch, Co. Galway.
Jim Fitzharris (10/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1 at T083073, Yoletown, Co. Wexford. Hot, breezy, sunny, 22°C.
Essex Skipper 2, Large White 1, Small White 2, Green-veined White 1, Common Blue 30, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 2, Peacock 1, Grayling 5, Meadow Brown 60 at S966053 Ballyteigue, Co. Wexford. Hot, breezy, sunny, 22°C.
Small White 1, Common Blue 15, Grayling 1, Meadow Brown 40 at S924077 Blackstone, Co. Wexford. Hot, breezy, sunny, 22°C.
Jonathan Shackleton (10/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Peacock 2, Comma 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Jim Fitzharris (11/08/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 3, Painted Lady 1, Speckled Wood 3, Meadow Brown 2 at S723097 Arthurstown, Co. Wexford. Mild, sheltered, overcast, 20°C.
Peacock 3 at T063105 Elevenacre, Co. Wexford. Mild, calm, sunny, 20°C.
Felicity Laws (11/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1 at V93278 41993, West Durrus, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (11/08/2024)
Meadow Brown 4 at B 712279, 713237, Owey Island, Co. Donegal, Sunny and windy.20C.
Maurice Simms (12/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Peacock 1 at G696986, Pound Cottage, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal Sunny periods, windy, 15 C.
Frank Smyth (12/08/2024)
Holly Blue 5, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Peacock 1 at O 266326, St Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light wind, 22C.
Robert Donnelly (12/08/2024)
Large White 5, Small White 2, Green-veined White 11, Red Admiral 16, Painted Lady 13, Peacock 14, Silver-washed Fritillary 9, Speckled Wood 3, Meadow Brown 32 at S728302, at J F K Arboretum New Ross, Co. Wexford. Cloudy with sunny spells, 20C.
Sean Feehan (12/8/2024)
Small White 1, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 6, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Comma 2, Silver-washed Fritillary 7, Speckled Wood 6 between between X 2145497307 and X 2266196861, Colligan Woods, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Sunny, between 10.30 and 11.30 am.
Anthony Mooney (12/08/2024)
Large White 12, Small White 12, Green-veined White 2, Small Copper 1, Holly Blue 2, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 10, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Comma 3, Speckled Wood 6 at N 9134 at Bryanstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The Small Tortoiseshell was very ragged and almost absent despite large numbers of larvae earlier in the year and none were seen coming indoors. Meadow Browns have finished flying on my farm for the past week.
Con O’Donnell (12/08/2024)
Large White 6, Small White 3, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Dark Green Fritillary 1, Speckled Wood 2, Meadow Brown 2 C 648408, Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co. Donegal. Showery and Windy.
Large White 1, Green-veined White 40+, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Speckled Wood 2, Meadow Brown 9, Ringlet 7 at C67 44 at Port Kill, Inishowen Head, Co. Donegal. This is an exposed northern site hence some late records.
Jim Fitzharris (12/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at T106073 Lady’s Island, Co. Wexford. Warm, breezy, sunny, 20°C.
Felicity Laws (13/08/2024)
Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1, Hedge Brown 4, Lakes Marble moth 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Maurice Simms (13/08/2024)
Green-veined White 5, Speckled Wood 5, Wall Brown 1, Meadow Brown 11, Ringlet 1, (faded) at G 714/5971, 711965, Kilclooney Lane, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Windy with short sunny intervals, 17C.
Green-veined White 4, Silver-washed Fritillary 3, Speckled Wood 8 at G 797/8/994, 800/3/994/5, Cleengort lane, Gweebarra, Co. Donegal. Gusty wind, short sunny intervals 17C.
Felicity Laws (13/08/2024)
Green-veined White 5, Small Copper 1, Speckled Wood 17, Hedge Brown 21, and Meadow Brown 6: Odonata: Common Darter 1 at V 95067 32760, The Butter Road, Ballydehob, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 2, Hedge Brown 2, Rosy Rustic 1; Odonata: Common Darter 2 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Jesmond Harding (13/08/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larval nests 21 between N 68846 25645 and N 69076 25662, (231 metres between these references), along a corridor linking Lullymore and Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Note: Scrub control in this area allows sufficient light to reach the grassland contributing to the suitability of the habitat for the Marsh Fritillary.
Con O’Donnell (13/08/2024)
Large White 1, Green-veined White 20+ Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 40+, Meadow Brown 3 at C 5649 at Redford Glebe, Culdaff, Co. Donegal. Area with lots of shelter.
Ciarán Lenoach (13/08/2024)
Gormán Cuilinn, baineannach 1 ag O 24881 27851, eidheann, Na Ráillí, Glas Tuathail, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Holly Blue, female 1 at O 24881 27851, ivy, The Metals, Glasthule, Co. Dublin.]
Robert Aldwell (14/08/2024)
Small White 1, Holly Blue 4, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 1 at O 220283, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. 21 C in mid-afternoon. Butterflies around sheltered Joe Pye weed. Large butterflies were pristine and occasionally chased one another as did two Holly Blues.
Maurice Simms (14/08/2024)
Silver-washed Fritillary 1, Ringlet 2, Speckled Wood 2, at G 673974, Eden Wood, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Cloudy, 17C.
Michael Gray (14/08/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 2, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 2 at O 165272, Ballinteer Stream Walk, Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
Jane and Jesmond Harding (14/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Painted Lady 6, Six-spot Burnet 1 mostly on Field Scabious at N 96879 12734, Blessington Greenway at the lake shore, Co. Kildare.
George Mc Dermott (14/08/2024)
Large White 1, Peacock 1, Meadow Brown 100+, Six-spot Burnet 10, Shaded Broad-bar 2, Treble-bar 1 at G715 695, St John’s Point, Co. Donegal. Cloudy and cool breeze.
Lisa Joy (14/08/2024)
Dark Green Fritillary female 1 at V 89510 43409, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (15/08/2024)
Common Blue 3, 2 males 1 female, Meadow Brown 10, Six-spot Burnet 80 at V 76979 25797, Crookhaven, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (15/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1, Wall Brown 4, Grayling 1, Meadow Brown 11 at G 697996, 695998/9, 699995, 690000 on the walk behind Portnoo pier along the coastal path towards Dunmore Head, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny, fresh northwest wind. 15C.
Danny Gillespie (16/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at G622 645, Muckros, Kilcar, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (16/08/2024)
Common Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Silver-washed Fritillary 1, Speckled Wood 4 mostly on Hemp Agrimony; Odonata: Ruddy Darter 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Mary O’Riordan (16/08/2024)
Six-spot Burnet 2 at grassy verge, 53 4 27 N 6 2 45 W, Newcastle Beach, Leamore Upper, Co. Wicklow. Sunny conditions.
Maurice Simms (17/08/2024)
Meadow Brown 72 at G686963, 689959/60, 689957, 687952, Sheskinmore Reserve, on a walk from the Kiltourish entrance, uphill, down to the Mass House and on to Carrickalahagh, Co. Donegal. Cloudy, fresh west wind, 15C.
Felicity Laws (17/08/2024)
Small Copper 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Grayling 4, Hedge Brown 3; Odonata: Emerald Damselfly 1, Common Darter 1 at V88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (18/08/2024)
Large White 3, Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 1 at T 131796, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow.
Felicity Laws (18/08/2024)
Small Copper 2, Common Blue 3 – 2 male, 1 female, Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 6 Hedge Brown 2; Odonata: Common Darter 3, Ruddy Darter 2 at V95862 42896 Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (18/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1 at G696986, Pound Cottage, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal.
Eleanor Hort (18/08/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at G67288925, Meentashesk, Carrick, Co. Donegal. Other 2024 Small Tortoiseshell records at my site for 2024 were 1 on April 21 and May 1. The next generation was represented by one on July 29 and two on August 11.
Sean Feehan (20/8/2024)
Large White 1, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 8, Silver-washed Fritillary 7, Speckled Wood 8, between 2 pm and 3 pm between X 2145497307 and X 2266196861, Colligan Woods, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Sunny and windy, 19C.
John Lovatt (20/08/2024)
Large White 4, Red Admiral 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1 at O 18253 47222, Swords Castle, Co. Dublin. Sunny, but very windy.
Maurice Simms (20/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1 (on Dahlia), Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 4, at H 330984, Combermore garden, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Breezy, 15/16C.
Felicity Laws (20/08/2024)
Green-veined White 2, Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1 Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 2 Hedge Brown 2 at V95862 42896 Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Emperor Dragonfly 1, Blue-tailed Damselfly 1, Common Darter 1 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Neil J. Bourke (20/08/2024)
Wall Brown male 1 at X 20074 77044, Ardmore Cliff Walk, Co. Waterford.
Felicity Laws (21/08/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 4, Grayling 5, Hedge Brown 3, Meadow Brown 2; Odonata: Common Darters 2 (male and female), Common Blue Damselfly at V 84383 38741, Old Road, Seefin, West Cork, Co. Cork. Windy, but sunny.
Felicity Laws (22/08/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 all on Hemp Agrimony, Speckled Wood 2, Hedge Brown 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunshine and showers.
Emperor Dragonfly male 1, Emerald Damselfly male 1, Blue-tailed Damselfly 1 at V95880 42843 Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (23/08/2024)
Speckled Wood 5 along a path at V 91661 41621, Rossmore, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Small Copper, a Common Blue, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Speckled Wood 4: Odonata: Common Darter 2 at V95896 42880, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (24/08/2024)
Large white 3 (plus several batches of early instar larvae on nasturtiums), Small White 1, Peacock 3, Red Admiral 4 (the most I’ve seen together since here last November), Speckled Wood 2 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Jesmond Harding (24/08/2024)
Large White larvae several batches on rooftop garden on nasturtium at N 03849 41439, Athlone Castle, Co. Westmeath.
Maurice Simms (24/08/2024)
Meadow Brown 3, Marsh Fritillary Webs 3, at G 679948, G 682947, Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Moderate west wind, 13/14C.
Felicity Laws (25/08/2024)
Common Blue 2, Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 2, Hedge Brown 1; Odonata: Common Darter 1, Blue-tailed Damselfly 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Con O’Donnell (26/08/2024)
Large White 4, Small White 3, Green-veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 2 at C 6540, Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal. No sun and only 14C, with butterflies mostly basking.
Con O’Donnell (27/08/2024)
Large White 2, Green-veined White 8, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 1 at C 6743, Port Kill, Inishowen Head, Co. Donegal. Sunny and 17 C.
Ethna Diver (27/08/2024)
Green-veined White 2, Large White 2, Peacock 5, Speckled Wood 2, at C213054, Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Maurice Simms (27/08/2024)
Silver-washed Fritillary 3, Speckled Wood 4, at G 797994, 801995, Cleengort Lane, Gweebarra, Co. Donegal. Cloudy/sunny.
Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 3, Painted Lady 1 (on Dahlia), Peacock 8 (on yellow Buddleia), Speckled Wood 3, at H 330984, Combermore Garden, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny, 20C.
Enda Flynn (27/08/2024)
Painted Lady 3 at O 17566 84393, Clogherhead, Co. Louth.
Felicity Laws (27/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 2 and Hedge Brown 1 at V95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (28/08/2024)
Speckled Wood 4, Grayling 9 (including an about-to-be mating pair who let me take wings open photo!) Hedge Brown 2; Odonata: Common Darter 3, 2 male, 1 female on moorland at V 88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Helen Cloney (28/08/2024)
Large White 6, Small White 10+, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 6, Peacock 2 at S 9040, Caim, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Red Admirals are pristine and in the garden. The whites were in the garden and adjoining fields; Red Admirals were absent here since late July. One Comma in the garden on 26 July.
Michael Gray (28/08/2024)
Large White 4, Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 5, Peacock 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Maurice Simms for Dennis Hawke (28/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Peacock 1 on Yellow Buddleia, at C196406, Croaghan, Tamney, Fanad, Co. Donegal.
Jesmond Harding (29/08/2024)
Brimstone 1, Small Copper 1, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 1, Marsh Fritillary larval nests 54, Meadow Brown 7, Speckled Wood 3 at and around N 68415 25681, Lullybeg Reserve, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare. Sunny, light breeze, 18C.
NOTE: Only 15 butterflies were recorded on the reserve today; on 30 August 2023, 95 butterflies were recorded.
Michael Gray (29/08/2024)
Large White 3, Small White 1, Red Admiral 12, Small Tortoiseshell 2, (also 2 hibernating in a shed), Peacock 4, Speckled Wood 2 at S 936 368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Ethna Diver (29/08/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Peacock 1 at C213084, Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Con O’Donnell (29/08/2024)
Large White 5, Small White 4, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 4, Speckled Wood 1 at C 65 40, Greencastle, Shore Path, Co. Donegal.
Michael Gray (29/08/2024)
Large White 3, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 7 at S 936 442, Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Con O’Donnell (30/08/2024)
Large White 5, Small White 4, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 4, Speckled Wood 1 at C 6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
Frank Smyth (30/08/2024)
Small White 1, Green-veined White 4, Comma 4, 2 on Strand Road, and 2 at Red Rock, all dark form, Speckled Wood 4 at O 268372, Strand Road / Red Rock area. Sutton, Dublin 13, Sunny, calm, 18 C.
Robert Donnelly (30/08/2024)
Large White 3, Red Admiral 3, Painted Lady 2, Peacock 2, Silver-washed Fritillary 2, Speckled Wood 15 at S728195, JFK Arboretum, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Sunny, 20 C. A notable absentee from the park and our garden is the Small Tortoiseshell; last year we counted 150 on the 14 of August; today we counted five.
Felicity Laws (30/08/2024)
Common Blue 1, 2 Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 1; Odonata: Common Darter 3, Blue-tailed Damselfly at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Grace Meenan (30/08/2024}
Peacock 1 at B 8546 Tory Island, Co. Donegal. Very hot day.
Jesmond Harding (31/08/2024)
Large White 1, Small White 2, Green-veined White 3, Holly Blue 1, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 3; Odonata: Migrant Hawker 3 in my garden at N 92082 42495, Pagestown, Co. Kildare.
Green-veined White 2, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Small Tortoiseshell 4, Comma (dark form) 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1 in a neighbouring garden at N 92153 42515, Pagestown, Co. Kildare. Sunny, clear skies, c.21C.
Michael Gray (31/08/2024)
Large White 6, Red Admiral 7, Painted Lady 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 4, Speckled Wood 6 at S 936368, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Maurice Simms (31/08/2024)
Peacock 2, Wall Brown 14, Meadow Brown 7, at B 737/8/200/1, 726199, 723203, 725227, Cruit Island, Co. Donegal. Moderate southeast wind, 18/21C.
Wall Brown numbers were well down on last year’s count of 64 on 8/8/2023 although it is probably getting a little late for them by now.
Felicity Laws (31/08/2024)
Red Admiral 3, Speckled Wood 18, Meadow Brown 5 V 95067 32760, The Butter Road, West Cork, Co. Cork.
George Mc Dermott (01/09/2024)
Small Copper 1, Meadow Brown 30+, Shaded broad-bar 1, Garden Tiger larva 1 at G 683 955, Sheskinmore, Co. Donegal. Cloudy and overcast with a strong breeze, 18 Celsius.
Felicity Laws (01/09/2024)
Red Admiral 3, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 1 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (02/09/2024)
Red Admiral 5, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Speckled Wood 7, Wall Brown female 1, Grayling 4, Meadow Brown 2; Odonata: Common Darters 7 including male dipping his female into the water to lay her eggs at V 84383 38741, Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohan, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (03/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 3; Odonata: Common Darter 5 (three male, two female) at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Ciarán Lenoach (03/09/2024)
Cairpéad Garraí 1 ag O 25046 27686, faoi sceimheal tí, Glas Tuathail, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Garden Carpet 1 at O 25046 27686, under eaves of residence, Glasthule, Co. Dublin.]
Frank Smyth (04/09/2024)
Holly Blue 1, Speckled Wood 5 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co Dublin.
Small White 1, Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1 at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, moderate N/W wind, 16C.
Jesmond Harding (04/09/2024)
Large White 2, Small White 1, Green-veined White 2, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Peacock 1, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 2 at N 92084 42490 in my garden, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny, c.15C.
Note: These Small Tortoiseshells are the first to visit my garden in 2024.
Felicity Laws (04/09/2024)
Small Copper 1, Common Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1; Odonata: Common Darter 5 (four male, one female) at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Noreen and James O’Donnell (04/0/9/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 1 at B 6614, Arranmore Island, County Donegal.
Jesmond Harding (05/09/2024)
Green-veined White 4 at N 92084 42490 in my garden, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Dull, breezy, mild, c.15C.
Ethna Diver (05/09/2024)
Peacock 3, Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 4 at C213084 Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Maurice Simms (05/09/2024)
Red Admiral 4, Peacock 5, Speckled Wood 4 at H 330984, in my garden at Combermore, Lifford Co. Donegal. Sunny, 18C.
Con O’Donnell (06/09/2024)
Large White 6, Small White 9, Green-veined White 3, Small Copper 2, Holly or Common Blue, Red Admiral 1, Peacock 4, Speckled Wood 3 at C6540, Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal. The blues flew over bushes and trees adjoining the Shore Path. It is not possible to indicate which blue butterfly was present.
Jesmond Harding (06/09/2024)
Brimstone 5, Small Copper 1, Common Blue 3, Red Admiral (large specimens) 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 4,m Silver Y 13 at and around N 68448 25688, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Sunny, light breeze, 20C.
Brimstone 3, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 5, Comma dark form 1, Silver-washed Fritillary (faded, tattered, but extremely active and swift) 1, Speckled Wood 1 between N 68762 25758 and N 68745 26031, Lullybeg, Co. Kildare.
Michael Gray (06/09/2024)
Common Blue 2, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 2, Painted Lady 1, Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 1 at O 156260, Marlay Park, ( + close by ) Rathfarnham, Dublin 16—sunny, warm, c.24C.
Frank Smyth (06/09/2024)
Small White 3, Green-veined White 1, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 1, Painted Lady 1, Comma 1, Speckled Wood 2 at O 268372, Red Rock/ Strand Road area, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, 21C.
Felicity Laws (06/09/2024)
Green Veined White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 4, Speckled Wood 2 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Odonata: Common Darter 15, 10 males and 5 females being dunked in my pond and Black Darter 1 (first I’ve seen here this year), at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Anthony Mooney (06/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 3 at N 9134 at Bryanstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare; also Small Tortoiseshell 3 at 04/09/2024.
Ciarán Lenoach (06/09/2024)
Bánóg Uaine 1 ag O 23863 28977, tor an fhéileacáin/búidlia chorcra, Cé an Ghuail, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Green-Veined White 1 at O 23863 28977, buddleia, Coal Quay, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.]
Felicity Laws (07/09/2024)
Peacock 1, Speckled Wood 5, Grayling 4; Odonata: Common Darters 5, Black Darters 2 at V 88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
George Mc Dermott (07/09/2024)
Large White 1, Green-veined White 1, Peacock 1, Silver-washed Fritillary 1, Speckled Wood 4, Meadow brown 1, Shaded Broad-bar 3 at C 068 347, Ards Forest Park Co. Donegal. Wild Inishowen Field Trip Sunny 22C.
Felicity Laws (08/09/2024)
Common Blue 2, Small Tortoiseshell 4; Odonata: Common Darter 4 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Felicity Laws (09/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 4, Speckled Wood 3; Odonata: Common Darter 11 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Ciarán Lenoach (09/09/2024)
Ruán Beag 1 ag O 24411 29187, Cuan Dhún Laoghaire, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath. [Small Tortoiseshell 1 at O 24411 29187, Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin].
Pat Wyse (10/09/2024)
Marsh Fritillary larval nests 4 at N68106 31315, Ballyhahan Bog, Co. Kildare.
Felicity Laws (11/09/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 4, Grayling 2; Odonata: Common Darter 4 at V 84383 38741, Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohan, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (12/09/2024)
Green-veined White 3, Holly Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 5, Comma 1 on Devil’s-bit Scabious at N 92084 42490 in my garden, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny, northerly breeze, cool.
Con O’Donnell (15/09/2024)
Large White 5, Small White 8, Green-veined White 2, Holly Blue 3, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 3 at C 6540, Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, Co Donegal. The Blues are present in an area of woodland with plenty of Holly and the butterflies were flying around ivy adjoining the Greencastle Shore Path. The habitat is suitable for Holly Blue.
Felicity Laws (15/09/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2, Speckled Wood 1 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Odonata: laying Emperor 1, Common Darter 9 including one pair mating and two pairs dipping at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Ethna Diver (16/09/2024)
Large White 1, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 3, at C213084, Knockbrack, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (16/09/2024)
Black Darter 5, Common Darter 7 Common Emerald Damselfly 1 at V 88390 41080, Glanlough, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (17/09/2024)
Brimstone 2, Red Admiral 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 at N 68884 25629, Lullymore to Lullybeg track, Co. Kildare. Clear skies, calm, sunny, c.22 Celsius.
Meadow Brown 2 (one quite small) at N 69516 26035, Lullymore, Co. Kildare.
Common Blue 1, Small Tortoiseshell 5 at and near N 68517 25705, Lullybeg Reserve, Co. Kildare. Several Migrant Hawkers and Common Darters, including mating pair 2 were also present.
Green-veined White 2, Small Tortoiseshell 1 in my garden at N 92082 42497, Mulhussey, Co. Meath.
Eamonn Mc Glinchey (17/09/2024)
Green-veined White 1, Peacock 5, Speckled Wood 10 at C 043 160 along the road behind Gartan Lake, Churchill, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (18/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2; Odonata: Common Darter 13, Black Darter female 1 at V 95862 42896, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork. Sunny.
Frank Smyth ( 18/09/2024)
Small White 2, Comma 2, Speckled Wood 5 at O 274373, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Speckled Wood 3 at O 284366, Cliff Path, near Ceannchor Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. Sunny, 14C, light East wind.
Con O’Donnell (18/09/2024)
Large White 3, Small White 10, Small Copper 2, Holly Blue 1, Red Admiral 2, Peacock 9, Speckled Wood 3 at C 6540 Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal.
Maurice Simms (18/09/2024)
Peacock 1 at H330884, in my garden at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. 15C. Sunny.
Maurice Simms (19/09/2024)
Peacock 2, Speckled Wood 4 at H 330984, in my garden and grounds at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Sunny, 20C.
Felicity Laws (19/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, 4 Speckled Wood; Odonata: Emperor 1, Common Darter 9 including a dipping pair at V84383 3874 on the Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohan, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Felicity Laws (20/09/2024)
Large White 1, Small Copper 1, Small Tortoiseshell 1 on Sedum Matrona, Silver Y moth 1; Odonata: Common Darter 9 at V 95862 42896 including one dipping pair, these last on V 95880 42843, East Durrus, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Robert Donnelly (20/09/2024)
Red Admiral 2, Speckled Wood 29 mainly nectaring on Ivy at S672302, J.F.K. Arboretum New Ross, Co. Wexford. Sunny 17C.
Eamonn Mc Glinchey (20/09/2024)
Small Copper 10, Small Tortoiseshell 3, Wall Brown 1, Meadow Brown 25.
at B799 249 in and around the dunes at Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, Co. Donegal. Sunny and 20 deg.
Frank Smyth (20/09/2024)
Speckled Wood 2 at G 911988, The Knather, near Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Sunny, light wind, 16C.
Felicity Laws (20/09/2024)
Odonata: Emperor dragonfly 3 at V 95880 42843, East Durrus, West Cork, Co. Cork.
John Lovatt (20/09/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Wall Brown 1, Meadow Brown 1 at L 5518965110, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Jonathan Shackleton (20/09/2024)
Comma 1 at N 67126 85334, Lakeview, Mullagh, Co. Cavan.
Con O’Donnell (22/09/2024)
Large White 5, Small White 9, Red Admiral 4, Peacock 3, Speckled Wood 1 at C 6540, Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal.
Ethna Diver (23/09/2024)
Speckled Wood 3 at C213084, Knockbrack, Donegal.
Felicity Laws (23/09/2024)
Odonata: Common Hawker mating pair at V95880 42843, East Durrus, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (24/09/2024)
Small White 1, Green-veined White 3, Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 4 between N 92081 42720 and N 91484 41842, Walshe’s Lane, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny, light SW breeze, c.15C.
Frank Smyth (24/09/2024)
Red Admiral 8, Speckled Wood 2 in my garden on ivy at O 266326, St Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 3 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Mainly cloudy with short sunny spells, gusty northerly wind, 15C.
Felicity Laws (24/09/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Speckled Wood 14, Angle Shades 1 at V95589 41699, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (27/09/2024)
Small White 1, Red Admiral 21, on Ivy at O 284366, Cliff Path, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 6 in my garden at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Mainly sunny with strong northerly wind, 12C.
Jesmond Harding (27/09/2024)
Small White 1, Small Tortoiseshell 2 in my garden at N 92082 42497, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny but cool, c.13C.
Felicity Laws (27/09/2024)
Speckled Wood 1 basking at V91661 41621, Rossmore, Durrus West, West Cork, Co. Cork; Odonata: Common Darters 9 including a mating pair and a dipping pair, V95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Jesmond Harding (28/09/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Comma 1 at N 70258 26307, Lullymore, Co. Kildare. Sunny, 13C.
Con O’Donnell (01/10/2024)
Large White 6, Small White 8, Speckled Wood 3, Red Admiral 1 at C 65 40 at Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal. 13 -15 C fine SE breeze on Red Valerian, Locally sheltered.
Frank Smyth (01/10/2024)
Red Admiral 2, Comma 1 in my garden at O 266326, St Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 5 at O 284366, Cliff Path, between Ceannchor Road and the Needles, Howth, Co. Dublin. Sunny, Strong northeasterly wind, 16C.
Jesmond Harding (01/10/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 2 in my garden at N 92082 42497, Mulhussey, Co. Meath. Sunny but cool, c.13C.
Felicity Laws (01/10/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1, Speckled Wood 1 at V95880 42843 Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Con O’Donnell (01/10/2024)
Peacock 1 at C 6743, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, Co. Donegal.
John Lovatt (01/10/2024)
Wall Brown 1 at L 55191 65064, Inishbofin Island, Co. Galway.
Felicity Laws (02/10/2024)
Common Darter 4 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (02/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1, Comma 1 in my garden at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 2 at the end of Ceannchor Road, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 1, Comma 4, Speckled Wood 1 at O 274870, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin. Sunny with stiff northeasterly wind, 16C.
Frank Smyth (03/10/2024)
Red Admiral 12 in my garden at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 42 (probably several more ), and Comma 7 on Ivy at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin. 16C, sunny, southwest wind. The Red Admirals are preparing for migration southwards.
Maurice Simms (03/10/2024)
Speckled Wood 1 at H 330894 in Hay Field at Combermore, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Hazy sun 15C.
Frank Smyth (05/10/2024)
Red Admiral 2 in my garden at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 12 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 1 at O 284366, junction of Ceannchor Road and Cliff Path, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Between 10.30 and 12.00, there were some short glimpses of the sun. Only the two Red Admirals in my garden were on ivy, the rest sheltering from the strong south wind with violent gusts, 15C.
Fiona Smyth (05/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 in the garden at O 237400, Admiral Park, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Mainly cloudy, Strong wind, 15C.
Felicity Laws (06/10/2024)
Red Admiral 22 on Ivy at V 84383 38741, Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohan, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (06/10/2024)
White 1, (flying, unidentified) Meadow Brown 1, at G 691960, G 688958, Sheskinmore, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal.
Marsh Fritillary Webbs 15, at G 683947, G 680947 & G 679948, Carrickalahagh, Sheskinmore, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Sunny and calm, 16C.
Frank Smyth (07/10/2024)
Red Admiral 5, on ivy in my garden at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 28, Comma 3 on Ivy, at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 9 at O 284366, Cliff Path between Ceannchor Road and The Needles, Howth, Co. Dublin. Mainly sunny with light Southeast wind initially, strengthening later, 18C.
John Touhy (07/10/2024)
Red Admiral 10, Painted Lady 1 between 12.30 pm and 1.15 pm between O 29014 36798 to O 26762 37123, Glenlion to Sutton Martello Tower, Co. Dublin. Sunny, and warm.
Maurice Simms (10/10/2024)
Speckled Wood 1, Meadow Brown 1; Odonata: Common Hawker 1 at G 711965, Kilclooney Lane, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Sunny spells.
Odonata: Common Darter 1, at G 711965, Sheskinmore Nature Reserve, Rosbeg, Co. Donegal. Sunny spells.
Frank Smyth (10/10/2024)
Red Admiral 2, Comma 3 at O 274372, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 1, Comma 3, Speckled Wood 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton Dublin 13. Sunny, light northwest wind, 10C.
Felicity Laws (10/10/2024)
Red Admiral 2 on Ivy at V 84383 38741, Old Road Ahakista to Kilcrohan, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Maurice Simms (11/10/2024)
Marsh Fritillary web 1 at G 693986 ( on a south-facing slope) near Lough Birroge, Lackagh, Portnoo, Co. Donegal.
Felicity Laws (12/05/2024)
Odonata: Common Darter 2 at V 95880 42843, Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Michael Gray (14/10/2024)
Holly Blue 1 at O 165272, Ballinteer Stream Walk, Dublin 16.
Red Admiral (faded) 1 in my garden at O 156272, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Frank Smyth (14/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 1, Comma 2, Speckled Wood 1 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Comma 1, Hummingbird Hawkmoth 1 at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light breeze, 16C. The latter was probably Howth bred from summer migrants that visit Howth annually in small numbers, mainly in the Baily Lighthouse area.
John Lovatt (16/10/2024)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at L 55883 64900, Inishbofin, Co. Galway.
Michael Gray (17/10/2024)
Comma dark form 1 at O 156260, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. It flew so weakly it could not fly over a six-foot fence.
Felicity Laws (17/10/2024)
Odonata: Common Hawker 1 at V95880 42843 Durrus East, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Frank Smyth (19/10/2024)
Comma 1, Speckled Wood 1 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin.
Red Admiral 1 basking on a wall of the back garden, at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, calm, 15C.
Michael Gray (19/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 165272, Ballinteer Stream Walk, Dublin 16.
Con O’Donnell (19/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at C 6540 Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal. Sunny and 12 C.
Frank Smyth (21/10/2024)
Comma 1 small dark form, Speckled Wood 1 at O 274370, Carrickbrack, Howth, Co. Dublin. Mainly sunny, strong southerly wind giving only a little shelter, 14C.
Con O’Donnell (22/10/2024)
Red Admiral 2 (one pristine) at C 6540, Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal. Basking on sunny walls at 14C.
Felicity Laws (29/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 (tattered) at W 00497 46988, Scart, West Cork, Co. Cork.
Ella Mc Mahon (30/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at O 237400, Admiral Park, Baldoyle, Dublin 13.
Frank Smyth (30/10/2024)
Red Admiral 1 in flight, at O 266326, St. Fintan’s Park, Sutton, Dublin 13.
Red Admiral 1 in flight at O 284366, Cliff Path, near Ceannchor Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. Light wind, mainly sunny, 16C.
Con O’Donnell (11/11/2024)
Red Admiral 1 at C 6540 at Greencastle Shore Path, Co. Donegal, at about 1:30 pm. Basking on a sheltered stone wall overhung with Ivy and tall trees. Temperature 12C.
Maurice Simms (12/11/2024)
Peacocks 9 at H 502814, 500816/7 Mullaghcarn Hill, Gortin Glen, near Omagh, Co. Tyrone. Calm sunny weather approx. 12C.
Eight Peacocks were basking in the sun along the woodland edge of a Sitka Spruce plantation, the ninth was seen flying on the summit of Mullaghcarn hill at 524 M.
Frank Smyth (16/11/2024)
Red Admiral 1 on late flowering Ivy, at O 284366, Cliff Path near Ceannchor Road, Howth, Co. Dublin. Clear spell of sunshine, 13C, light wind.