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European Peacock (Aglais io) - Parc nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies - 2019-05-06
European Peacock (Aglais io) - 2019-05-06

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.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทPaon-du-jour
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชTagpfauenauge
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝPavo real

Taxonomy

OrderLepidoptera
FamilyNymphalidae

Captured Moments

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ID 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.

Characteristics

Length4-5cm
Wingspan6-8cm