List of butterflies of Ireland


This is a list of Irish butterflies, past and present.
Details on specific species are relevant to the Irish populations and some details may not be consistent with the species in other parts of its range.
ExtinctNo reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Extinct in the wildKnown only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
Critically endangeredThe species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
EndangeredThe species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VulnerableThe species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Near threatenedThe species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
Least concernThere are no current identifiable risks to the species.
Data deficientThere is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Family [Hesperiidae] (skippers)

Subfamily [Hesperiinae] (grass skippers)

Subfamily [Dismorphiinae]

Subfamily [Coliadinae]

Subfamily [Theclinae]

Subfamily [Nymphalinae]

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Subfamily [Heliconiinae] (longwings)

Subfamily [Satyrinae] (browns)

Extinct
Vagrants
Exotics

Footnotes