The wood white has a restricted distribution in the eastern part of the Burren and on the west side of Lough Corrib. Most commonly it is found on fractured limestone pavement, herb-rich vegetation and low scrub.

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The current status and future prospects for limestone pavement in Ireland are assessed as poor. For this reason, the wood white is categorised as near threatened in Ireland.

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