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European Peacock

Inachis io

Photo by Gaia80
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Description:

A butterfly mimics the eyes of a larger creature as a natural way of protection while resting(maybe it also have another function), it lays its eggs on nettles in which the larvae consumes before evolving into a pupe. The species tend to hibernate in lofts and outhouses during winter.

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Comments (2)
Gaia80
Thank you Maria! This one I had to run back and forth after to get a shot from since it had company and was eager to dance in the sunshine with its partner. Eventually I got this shot. They are among the most common butterflies in this area at this time of year :)

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