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European Peacock on thistle, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands One of Europe's most vibrant species of butterfly. It is highly common as it is not picky regarding habitat and has a host plant (nettle) that is extremely common across the continent. Adult butterflies overwinter and can even be found inside houses. Europe,European Peacock,Heeswijk-Dinther,Inachis io,Netherlands,World Click/tap to enlarge

European Peacock on thistle, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

One of Europe's most vibrant species of butterfly. It is highly common as it is not picky regarding habitat and has a host plant (nettle) that is extremely common across the continent. Adult butterflies overwinter and can even be found inside houses.

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 15, 2018. Captured Jul 7, 2018 16:55.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm