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Speckled Wood
Pararge aegeria
17 observations
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
11 observations
European Peacock Butterfly
Aglais io
10 observations
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
7 observations
Green-veined White
Pieris napi
7 observations
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
6 observations
Ringlet
Aphantopus hyperantus
5 observations
Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Macroglossum stellatarum
4 observations
Small White
Pieris rapae
3 observations
Large White
Pieris brassicae
2 observations
Small Magpie
Anania hortulata
2 observations
Meadow Brown
Maniola jurtina
2 observations
Fox Moth
Macrothylacia rubi
2 observations
Silver-ground Carpet
Xanthorhoe montanata
2 observations
Angle Shades
Phlogophora meticulosa
2 observations
Clouded Border
Lomaspilis marginata
2 observations
Common Roller
Ancylis badiana
2 observations
Cryptic Wood White
Leptidea juvernica
2 observations
Cinnabar moth
Tyria jacobaeae
1 observations
Holly Blue
Celastrina argiolus
1 observations
Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
1 observations
Silver ΄
Autographa gamma
1 observations
Elephant Hawkmoth
Deilephila elpenor
1 observations
Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata
1 observations
Six-spot Burnet
Zygaena filipendulae
1 observations
narrow-bordered five-spot burnet
Zygaena lonicerae
1 observations
Light Brown Apple Moth
Epiphyas postvittana
1 observations
Latticed Heath
Chiasmia clathrata
1 observations
Scalloped Oak
Crocallis elinguaria
1 observations
Common Carpet Moth
Epirrhoe alternata
1 observations
Bee Moth
Aphomia sociella
1 observations
Garden Grass-veneer
Chrysoteuchia culmella
1 observations
Heart and Dart
Agrotis exclamationis
1 observations
Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria
1 observations
Rosy Rustic
Hydraecia micacea
1 observations
Double-striped Pug
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata
1 observations
Yellow-barred Brindle
Acasis viretata
1 observations
Common Nettle-tap
Anthophila fabriciana
1 observations
Common Grass-veneer
Agriphila tristella
1 observations
Marbled Coronet
Hadena confusa
1 observations
Grey Dagger
Acronicta psi
1 observations
Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing
Noctua janthe
1 observations
Swan Moth
Sphrageidus similis
1 observations
Pale Straw Pearl
Udea lutealis
1 observations
Spruce Carpet
Thera britannica
1 observations
Flounced Rustic
Luperina testacea
1 observations
Early Grey
Xylocampa areola
1 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common butterflies and moths in Carrickfergus are:
- Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
- Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
- European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
- Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
- Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
- Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
- Ringlet (Aphantopus hyperantus)
- Eurasian Hummingbird Hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
- Small White (Pieris rapae)
- Large White (Pieris brassicae)
- The most observed butterflies and moth in Carrickfergus is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 17 recorded observations.