We often take the Peacock butterfly (Aglais io) for granted because it’s thankfully still relatively common in England - unsurprising, given that our activities have greatly increased the distribution of common nettles,
this butterfly’s main foodplant. But it’s unusual find a second brood for this normally single-brooded species. Two eagle-eyed walkers spotted a group of caterpillars last week on a Parish footpath. These now have a race against time to develop into adults and lay down enough fat reserves before hibernation.
JW
this butterfly’s main foodplant. But it’s unusual find a second brood for this normally single-brooded species. Two eagle-eyed walkers spotted a group of caterpillars last week on a Parish footpath. These now have a race against time to develop into adults and lay down enough fat reserves before hibernation.
JW