Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) resting on a leaf showing it's upper wing pattern and colours

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The Peacock's spectacular pattern of eyespots evolved to startle or confuse predators, make it one of the most easily recognized and best-known species. It is from these wing markings that the butterfly gained its common name. Undersides of the wings are very dark and look like dead leaves. A fairly large butterfly and a strong flyer. The Peacock butterfly is resting on a leaf showing the beauty of it's pattern on the upper wing.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: East Yorkshire - England
Photo credit: © EB Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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