Inachis Io Collection

Inachis io, peacock butterfly
Plate 23 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae) feeding on Buddleia flowers (Buddleia davidii), Derbyshire, UK, September

Inachis io, peacock butterfly
Plate 23 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and their Larvae (1892) by Theo Johnson. Cropped image of illustration

Inachis io Linneaus, peacock butterfly
Close up of wing of peacock butterfly from the family Nymphalida. Magnified wing detail from specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in a disused limestone quarry. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) basking on fallen tree, Southwest London, England, UK, April

Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) feeding on corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) on agricultural headland. England, UK

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea), an important food source for pollinators in early spring. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on Fleabane flowers, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Peacock butterflies (Aglais io) feeding on Echinops, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) flying over flowers. Finland. August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Sark, Channel Islands, Sept 2011

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours. net project
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), Lorsch, Hessen, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) newly emerged on asters, Jyvaskyla, Finland, August

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) on Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) Scotland, UK

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io) feeding on nectar from Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) flowers, Wieringen, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Black and white illustration of Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) with wings spread

Peacock Butterfly

Peacock Butterfly Inachis io sunning on garden wall UK spring

Illustration of European Peacock (Inachis io) caterpillar hanging from branch

The European Peacock Butterfly, Inachis io

European Peacock or Peacock Butterfly -Inachis io- in search of nectar on a Greater Burdock -Arctium lappa-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

European Peacock -Inachis io, Io nymphalis-, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Picture No. 10983056
European Peacock butterflies on Summer Lilac Flowers (Buddleja davidii) (Inachis io ) Date:

European Peacock butterfly Inachis io and peacock feather, illustration
European Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) and peacock feather, illustration

Caterpillar of European Peacock butterfly Inachis io, illustration
Caterpillar of European Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), illustration

European Peacock butterfly Inachis io, illustration
European Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), illustration

Peacock butterfly. Newly emerged peacock butterfly (Inachis io) resting on a dock (Rumex sp.) leaf. These butterflies get their name from the large and colourful eyespots on their wings

Peacock butterfly on a leaf
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) resting on a leaf. These butterflies get their name from the large and colourful eyespots on their wings, which resemble those on the tail of the peacock

Peacock butterfly C017 / 8343
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This is the imago (final stage of the life cycle), showing all four wings opened with their eye patterns. It has a wingspan of 50 to 55 millimetres

Peacock butterfly caterpillar C017 / 8342
Peacock butterfly caterpillar. Larval stage in the life cycle of the peacock butterfly (Inachis io). This caterpillar is fully grown after its fourth moult

Peacock butterfly C016 / 4949
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), mounted specimen. This specimen is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Larvae of Peacock butterflies C016 / 3554
Larvae of Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) on Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica)

Inachis io, peacock butterfly caterpillar
Picture 1, series A, in a sequence of 6 pictures showing the emergence of a peacock butterfly, beginning its active life as a caterpillar

Inachis io, peacock butterfly, emerging from its pupa
Picture 3, series A, in a sequence of 6 pictures showing the emergence of a peacock butterfly, from its pupa or chyrsalis form

Inachis io, peacock (above) & Vanessa atalanta, red admiral
Plate 13 from Larvae and Pupae of British Lepidoptera (1878) by Theo Johnson

Aglais urticae and Inachis io
Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies. Pressed insects prepared by Leonard Plukenet, housed at the Natural History Museum, London

Inachis io (Linnaeus), peacock butterfly
A mounted specimen a peacock butterfly, family Nymphalidae from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Macrophotograph of Peacock butterfly
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) wing scales, macrophotograph. These scales make up the patterning on the wing of a butterfly. The scales may be lost without hindering the butterfly in flight

Peacock butterfly wing scales
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) wing scales. Light micrograph showing the scales microscopic ridges. This butterfly is native to Europe

Pinned specimen of peacock butterfly, Inachis io
Peacock butterfly. Pinned specimen of the peacock butterfly Inachis io. This butterfly displays insect mimicry in having brightly coloured upper wings with eyespots

Butterfly scales, light micrograph
Butterfly scales. Light micrograph of wing scales from the peacock butterfly (Inachis io). The scales are modified hairs, or setae, and are made of chitin, a common substance in insect exoskeletons

Peacock Butterfly - Close up of wing, Wiltshire, England, UK
DK-113 Peacock Butterfly - Close up of wing Wiltshire, England, UK Inachis io David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), resting on garden flowers, Wallington Hall garden, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The vibrant Inachis io, commonly known as the peacock butterfly, is a sight to behold. With its striking colors and intricate patterns, it captivates all who lay eyes on it. Amongst the fluttering wings of the natural world, the Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) stands out with its majestic beauty. Its wings adorned with mesmerizing hues reminiscent of a peacock's feathers make it truly enchanting. Inachis io Linneaus, also known as the peacock butterfly, shares its habitat with other magnificent creatures like Small tortoiseshell butterflies (Aglais urticae). Together they create a kaleidoscope of colors that dance in harmony. Feeding on Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis), this Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) finds solace in a disused area. It delicately sips nectar from each flower petal, spreading joy through pollination. Basking gracefully on a fallen tree in Southwest London, England, UK during April is where you might find this elegant creature - the Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). Its wings gently open and close as it soaks up warmth from the sun's rays. Corn marigolds (Glebionis segetum) become an irresistible feast for these delightful Peacock butterflies (Inachis io). Their delicate tongues explore each petal while adding splashes of color to their surroundings. Goat Willow catkins (Salix caprea) serve as nature's buffet for this hungry Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). It flutters from one catkin to another, nourishing itself and bringing life to these beautiful trees. Fleabane flowers in Hertfordshire, England provide a picturesque backdrop for this stunning Peacock butterfly (Inachis io). As it perches delicately upon them, nature seems to pause, admiring its elegance.