Peacock butterfly
The peacock butterfly is commonly known as the European peacock butterfly. It is a colorful butterfly, found in Europe and winter Asia. It was previously classified as the sole member of the genus Inachis. They often appear in early spring. These butterflies move with their wings spread like peacocks, so they are named peacock butterflies.
A female peacock
A female Germainβs peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron germaini) at Pheasant Heaven in Clinton, North Carolina. This species is listed as near threatened by IUCN.
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