Mount Chyrowa - Our hike – July 17, 2013

Mount Chyrowa - Our hike – July 17, 2013

The European Peacock (Inachis io) is one of the most beutiful butterflies living in Polish mountains. The butterfly measures about 5 cm (2 inches) from wingtip to wingtip. It is easy to identify thanks to its striking eye pattern. However, when its wings are closed, the butterfly is much harder to spot as its dark coloured underwings make it look like a dead leaf. The females lay eggs in early spring usually in stinging nettle (Urtica). These butterflies hibernate in winter. The Low Beskid - Chyrowa.
Henryk
on Jul 22, 2013 1:21 am
Image Type(s): Wildlife,  Scenery
Image ID: 857723

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samira - Jul 24, 2013 8:26 am - Voted 10/10

Hi(salam)

I think we just look it at. I can not explain this beauty. Thanks.

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