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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Details
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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