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NATURE
Butterflies
Peacock
Inachis io
Wingspan 60mm
Common in Britain and Ireland except in N. Visits garden flowers. Adult flies July-September and again in spring after hibernation. Underwings smoky-brown but maroon upperwings have bold eye markings. Caterpillars feed on common nettle.



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