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European Peacock (Aglais io)

A colorful butterfly with uniquely colored large eyelike circles. This butterfly is of European origin established in the Montreal area recently. It appears early in the spring.

Identification and Whereabouts

The size and color of the large circles on the back of the animal, imitating eyes of a larger animal, are unique in shape and color.

During spring almost everywhere around Montreal. I saw my first individual in Park Pointe aux Prairies.