Peacock Butterfly
by Nigel Downer
Title
Peacock Butterfly
Artist
Nigel Downer
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) resting on a leaf. This butterfly is found throughout temperate Europe and Asia. It has striking eyespots (ocelli) that are used to scare off predators such as birds. When its wings are closed it can be camouflaged to look like a dead leaf.
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August 4th, 2016
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