Aglais (Inachis) io PEACOCK English
£3.85
Peacock Butterfly
Format: Choose either Unmounted / papered OR SET Pinned
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Taxonomy Identification: Family Nymphalidae, first named by Linnaeus in 1758
Colour:The wings are a rusty red, and each wingtip bears a distinctive, black, blue and yellow eyespot. The underside is a cryptically coloured dark brown or black.
Size: Wingspan 45-55mm
Comments & Applications: A familiar sight in gardens across the British Isles and is unmistakable, with quite spectacular eyes on the topside of the hind-wings that give this butterfly its name. Widespread throughout Europe, across Russia into the far East and Japan.
A very popular butterfly with the art and craft industry due to its bright colours, ideal for butterfly framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design, film and reference collections.
Format: Choose either SET/spread mounted on pin OR Unmounted / Papered, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding
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