Peacock

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Peacock Butterfly

TQ4793 27/03/2025 ©Raymond Small

The Peacock Butterfly has spectacular wing spots that have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Peacocks are often found along sheltered woodland paths where they lay eggs on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed.

Peacock Butterfly

TQ4792 26/03/2018 ©Raymond Small

Peacock Butterfly

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Peacock Butterfly

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Peacock Butterfly

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Peacock Butterfly

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Peacock Butterfly

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