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.
- 🇫🇷 Paon-du-jour
- 🇩🇪 Tagpfauenauge
- 🇲🇽 Pavo real
Characteristics
- Length: 4-5cm
- Wingspan: 6-8cm
How to Identify
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.
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Where and When to Spot
During spring almost everywhere around Montreal. I saw my first individual in Park Pointe aux Prairies.