Peacock

Inachis io

Péacóg [IRL]

Paon de Jour [F]

Tagpfauenauge [D]

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Gardens, Woodlands, Hedgerows.

Widespread in most of Ireland.

Nettles.

62-70mm (2.44 inches)
[Small Tortoiseshell 50mm]

The Peacock is probably the most beautiful of all the Irish species and fortunately is widespread throughout most of Ireland.
It has predominantly red wings with superbly coloured large eyespots.
The underside is a very dark brown.
It hibernates through the winter.