Irish moths and butterflies


Family: Nymphalidae

1597     *     Peacock     *     Inachis io


Widespread, common
Wingspan: 62-70mm

Flight time: April-June, mid July-September, two broods
Habitat: Gardens, woods, hedgerows

Larval food plant: Nettles















Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork. August 2010

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