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Peacock butterfly

Inachis io

Photo by Doryreed
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Striking red butterfly with large eyespots.

Habitat:

Deciduous woodland and surrounding fields.

Notes:

Eyespots are used to startle predators when attacked giving the butterfly the chance to escape.

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Spotted for Missions

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
European Butterflies and Moths

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PublishedApril 27, 2011

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