Inachis io

Place of origin - Belgium

Sex - Male

Wingspan- Approx 2"

Frame size - 6.25" X 6.25" X 1.75"

Frame color - black or white
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The European Peacock (Inachis io), more commonly known simply as the Peacock, is a well-known colorful butterfly, found in temperate western Europe.

The eyespots on this little beauty are reminiscent of those on the feathers of a peacock, hence the name. These eyespots are exposed when the butterfly is disturbed by a potential predator (such as a bird) in a startling anti-predator display.


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