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European Peacock

Inachis io

Photo by Micolo
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Description:

Closed wing-almost

Species ID Suggestions

European Peacock

Inachis io

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Comments (3)
Micolo
I have found it bayucca European Peacock? Many Thanks
Micolo
Thanks for that bayucca What would be the common name so I can change them both
bayucca
Look at the big eye on the forewing, this is typical for Inachis io. With completely closed wings Inachis io and Aglais urticae are similar, depending of the distance you see them.

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