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European Peacock Butterfly Wijgmaalbroek, found in a marshy area (Aug, 2015).<br /> This beautiful butterfly is common sight -fortunately for us- in Belgium in the summer. The adults can overwinter inside buildings and protected structures and lay their eggs in the spring. the caterpillars feed on nettle plants. Belgium,European Peacock,Geotagged,Inachis io,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

European Peacock Butterfly

Wijgmaalbroek, found in a marshy area (Aug, 2015).
This beautiful butterfly is common sight -fortunately for us- in Belgium in the summer. The adults can overwinter inside buildings and protected structures and lay their eggs in the spring. the caterpillars feed on nettle plants.

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The European Peacock

The European Peacock, more commonly known simply as the Peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 29, 2016. Captured Jun 5, 2015 14:29 in Wijgmaalbroek 93, 3018 Leuven, Belgium.
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  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.7
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 144mm