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: Common

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 271 (100.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in February 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 January to 31 December

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 01 May to 02 August

1597 (ABH59.026) Peacock Aglais io (=Inachis), (Linnaeus, 1758)

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