Peacock butterfly, Aglais io, basking in the sun open-winged with its distinctiive eyespots, which confuse predators, Alresford, Hampshire, UK

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Size: 4000px × 3000px
Location: Alrseford, Hampshire, UK
Photo credit: © Paul Markillie / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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