There are about 35 species of butterfly in Ireland. Most people recognise a butterfly when they see one, but how many could put a name to them? There are eight species of ‘white’ butterfly. The common blue caterpillar food plant is the bird’s-foot trefoil, a plant common in coastal areas. Check out Insects of Ireland from Gill Books, which is an illustrated guide to common insects, including butterflies, found in Ireland

Source: Irish Independent July 03, 2021 01:30 UTC