European Peacock Aglais io
Papilionibus > Lepidoptera > Nymphalidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Tagpfauenauge |
| English | European Peacock |
| French | Paon-du-jour |
| Spanish | Pavo real |
Description
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.
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.
Where When to Spot
During spring almost everywhere around Montreal. I saw my first individuum in Park Pointe aux Prairies.
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Observations
| 2019-05-06 | Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies |