Butterfly – Peacock – Inachis io
The full taxonomy of the Peacock butterfly, Inachis io is:-
- Class – Insecta
- Order – Lepidoptera
- Family – Nymphalidae
- Genus – Inachis
- Species – io
Commonly found in gardens. It is often seen foraging on stinging nettles..
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