The Peacock butterfly is one of the earliest of the Lepidoptera to emerge at the beginning of Spring. The adults have hibernated over-winter

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The Peacock butterfly is one of the earliest of the Lepidoptera to emerge at the beginning of Spring. The adults have hibernated over-winter and are ready to feed and find partners.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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