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Peacock (Inachis io)
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"The European peacock, or simply Peacock (Inachis io) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe and Asia. It should not be confused or classified with any of the other butteflies known as "peacock" in the Anartia genus of butterflies. It is the only member of the genus Inachis. The species is resident in much of its range, often wintering in buildings or trees. It therefore often appears quite early in spring.
The butterfly measures about 5 cm (2 in) from wingtip to wingtip and is easily identified by its striking eye pattern on a ruddy background, although with wings closed the cryptically coloured dark underwings make it look like a dead leaf. The eyespots are reminiscent of those on the feathers of the peacock, hence the name. The eyespots are exposed when the butterfly is disturbed by a potential predator (such as birds) in an antipredator display in which the butterflies flick their wings open and make a hissing noise. The open wings create a false perception of another predator (note how a glance at the image can give the impression of a cat staring) and the effect is strong enough to deter the predator from eating it.
The butterfly hibernates over winter before laying its eggs in early spring, in batches of up to 500 at a time. The caterpillars, which are shiny black with six rows of barbed spikes and a series of white dots on each segment, hatch after about a week and feed on nettles and hops. The adult butterflies drink nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants, including buddleia, sallows, dandelions, wild marjoram, danewort, hemp agrimony, and clover; they also utilize tree sap and rotten fruit.
The Peacock can be found in woods, fields, meadows, pastures, parks, and gardens, and from lowlands up to 8,200 feet elevation. It is a relatively common butterfly seen in many European parks and gardens."
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Hello Damian,
I made a photo of an Inachis io a few days ago and I put the picture in TN. My one shows it sitting on the white housewall. Maybe you wanna see?
The sharpness of yours is nice and the POV is good. The colours are as well as the light.
Regards, FABIAN
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(5269) - [2006-10-14 5:32]
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Hi Damian.
This is nice composition.I like contrast opposite white flover.Good POV and DOF, fine sharp details and acceptable background.Very pretty colours.Very nice. TFS
Regards Milos
Hi Damian,
As Milos mentioned the contrast between the butterfly and the flower is the main feature of the image.Perhaps a tighter crop'd have been good but it's your choice, it seems nice this way, too.
Well Done & TFS.
Hey Damian
Very nice shot of European peacock,
Good focusing and lighting
Perfect composition,Excellent
Regards
Fartash
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Hi Damian
Great shot of my favorite Butterfly the Peacock, lovely pose and composition with nice sharp detail on the Butterfly and the Flowers, nice colours and goos blurry BG too, I have added it to my Peacock Theme, check it out if you like Peacocks.
TFS Hilary :o)
Hi Damian
You show this pretty butterfly beautifully. Well composed, very good light, saturation of colour looks spot on and nicely presented. :-)
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