Peacock (Aglais io (=Inachis), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an adult.

Wingspan: M: 63-68mm, F: 67-75mm
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Small Nettle (Urtica urens), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)
Flying: One generation, mid July-mid May (hibernates)
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 87 (4.6%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 May to 30 July

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 09 May to 10 May

07248 Peacock Aglais io (=Inachis), (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1597 (ABH59.026)