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Cryptic Wood White Butterfly

The Cryptic Wood White only occurs in Ireland. It was discovered to be different from the Wood White in 2001 and, more recently, its identification was changed again to this new name. The Wood White is very similar, but seems to be restricted to the Burren region in Ireland.

 

The upperwings are white with rounded edges. The males have a black mark in the edge of the forewing. The undersides are white, with indistinct grey or greenish markings.

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Uploaded on May 31, 2021
Taken on May 31, 2021