Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

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

BF1597 (ABH59.026)

near Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2016.
near Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
near Borovets, Rila Mtns., 12th July 2016.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


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



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, white, brown, yellow
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5