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BUTTERFLIES IN SOUTH CARMARTHENSHIRE I. K. MORGAN Carmarthen is quite rich in the number of species of butterflies which occur, and while the following is not a comprehensive list it gives some in- dication of the variety of butterflies to be seen. The records are for 1973, and the early part of 1974 until May. Observations were made in the area surrounding Llanelli, Pwll and Burry Port by I. K. Morgan, Ed Smith and Mark Williams. Towyn Burrows has been included, though not all but- terflies previously recorded there are in this list. Some species such as certain hairstreaks and fritillaries which probably occur locally may have been overlooked. PIERIDAE Pieris brassicae (Large White). Abundant and widespread species. Pieris rapae (Small White: like P. brassicae abundant throughout the area. Both species are often seen in gardens. Pieris napi (Green-veined White): another common species, though not as frequent as the former in gardens. It is, however, frequently encountered elsewhere especially in well-wooded hedgerows and woodland margins where one of its food plants, Garlic Mustard quite commonly grows locally. Anthocharis cardamines (Orange Tip): this species is fairly common in the area. In 1974 it was seen on the wing from about mid-April, earlier than normal due to the fine weather. Gonepteryx rhamni (Brimstone): rather scarce but recorded most springs from about late March to midsummer. Its rather patchy distribution locally probably reflects its food plants (buckthorn and alder buckthorn) distribution. Stradey Woods is a likely area to see this species. SATYRIDAE Parage megera (Wall Brown): found Towyn Burrows and adjacent areas, very scarce elsewhere. Parage aegeria (Speckled Wood): very common in local woods. It can be seen from early spring well into the autumn. Eumenis semele (Grayling): Occurs at Towyn Burrows where it is fairly common. Maniola jurtina (Meadow Brown): very abundant in grassland and farm- land locally. Maniola tithonus (Gatekeeper): rather local, occurring Towyn Burrows, near Pwll and Stradey Woods and also near Burry Port. Coenonympha pamphilus (Small Heath): fairly common in suitable habitats e.g. Towyn Burrows, fields near Stradey Woods and Pwll etc. Aphantopus hyperantus (Ringlet): quite common in farmland locally, especially fields in the Stradey Woods and Pwll areas. Melanargia galathea (Marbled White): occurs Towyn Burrows. A single specimen has been seen near Pwll (Mark Williams) a few miles further east of Towyn Burrows.