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The European Peacock

Inachis io

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Field Notes

Description:

Classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io, the daughter of Inachus)

Habitat:

Sunny part of forest, near road.

Species ID Suggestions

European Peacock

Nymphalis io

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James McNair
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PublishedAugust 28, 2014

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