The records for 2026 are given below. The first sighting of each wild larva and free-flying butterfly/moth/dragonfly species is boldly indicated.
Frank Smyth (28/01/2026)
Red Admiral 1, feeding on Dandelion and basking in the sun, at O 268372, Red Rock, Sutton, Dublin 13. Sunny, light SE wind, 10C.
Ingrid Grollke (28/01/2026)
Marsh Fritillary larval groups 5 at G 763839, Drumcoe, Mountcharles, Co. Donegal. Sunny.
Neil J. Bourke (01/02/2026)
Small Tortoiseshell 1 at X 19271 77151, Dysert, Ardmore, Co. Waterford.