Butterflies & Moths in North Down

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common butterflies and moths in North Down?

The 10 most common butterflies and moths in North Down are:

1. Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)
2. Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae)
3. Green-veined White (Pieris napi)
4. Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
5. Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
6. Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
7. Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
8. Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae)
9. European Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io)
10. Large White (Pieris brassicae)

What is the most observed butterflies and moth in North Down?

The most observed butterflies and moth in North Down is Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria), with 84 recorded observations.