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Brimstone butterfly on Knapweed

Insects

In this section you will find information on the terrestrial insects of Lough Carra. In particular, there is detailed information on the butterflies, moths and dragonflies.

There is little information available on the other insect groups and we hope that this gap can be filled in the future.

  • Butterflies: Butterflies of Lough Carra - April 2008
    by Chris and Lynda Huxley
  • Butterflies: The Distribution and Status of Important Butterflies Around Lough Carra, Co. Mayo - November 2008
    by Chris Huxley
  • Dragonflies: The Dragonflies and Damselflies of Lough Carra
    By Chris and Lynda Huxley
  • Moths: An Inventory of Moths of the Major Habitats around Lough Carra, Co. Mayo
    By Chris and Lynda Huxley 2008
  • Other Insects: The Other Terrestrial Insects of Lough Carra, Co. Mayo
    By Chris and Lynda Huxley 2010

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