Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io). Pupae or Chrysalis, and nearly full grown caterpillar or larvae, in defensive curled up position

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Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io). Pupae or Chrysalis, and nearly full grown caterpillar or larvae, in defensive curled up position. Resting on food plant Nettle leaf (Urtico dioica). July. Norfolk.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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