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Cryptic Wood White
This was photographed alongside the Manulla river in Belcarra county mayo whilst looking for the yellow-crowned night heron. I had previously been to Ireland specifically for these in May 2023 at a site in Northern Ireland. I’m assuming it it is this species based on geographical location as in the field they are identical to the usual wood whites we see at some well known midland sites. A detailed look at the genitalia is apparently required for confirmation
Cryptic Wood White
This was photographed alongside the Manulla river in Belcarra county mayo whilst looking for the yellow-crowned night heron. I had previously been to Ireland specifically for these in May 2023 at a site in Northern Ireland. I’m assuming it it is this species based on geographical location as in the field they are identical to the usual wood whites we see at some well known midland sites. A detailed look at the genitalia is apparently required for confirmation