Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io). Caterpillars or larvae, side view, resting on food plant Nettle leaf (Urtico dioica).

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Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io). Caterpillars or larvae, side view, resting on food plant Nettle leaf (Urtico dioica). Head end left. July. Norfolk. England.

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