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THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLY

THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLY. CORINNA SMITH APRIL 27, 2004. SCIENTIFIC NAME. The Scientific name for this beautiful butterfly is “Inachis io”. Range. This is one of the most common garden butterflies, found throughout lowland England and Wales. INTERESTING FACTS.

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THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLY

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  1. THE PEACOCK BUTTERFLY CORINNA SMITH APRIL 27, 2004

  2. SCIENTIFIC NAME • The Scientific name for this beautiful butterfly is “Inachis io”

  3. Range • This is one of the most common garden butterflies, found throughout lowland England and Wales.

  4. INTERESTING FACTS • The Peacock butterflies brownish-red wings each have a single large peacock feather-like eyespot that is used to scare predators. • The Peacock butterfly rests with its wings closed to show its almost black well camouflaged underside.

  5. MORE INTERESTING FACTS • Female Peacock’s lay their eggs in batches of up to 500. • The wing span of a Peacock butterfly is approximately 60 mms.

  6. What does it eat? • The adults butterflies drink nectar from flowers. • Their favorite flowers are buddleia and lavender.

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