Attenborough Nature Reserve

Butterflies


Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io)


Peacock Butterfly

A large unmistakable butterfly with a dark underside but a brightly coloured upperside with a 'Peacock eye' on each wing. The adults prefer flowery banks and meadows as well as gardens on the reserve boundaries. The main larval food plant is nettle. In spring overwintering individuals may be seen in good numbers. However greater numbers are likely to be seen throughout July and August.