European Peacock Butterfly - Aglais io | Nature Photography & Facts #1635757 (License: Personal Use)

This close-up captures a European peacock butterfly (Aglais io) in full display, perched on a serrated green leaf. Its wings showcase brilliant orange-red fields bordered by black, with large, shimmering blue-and-purple eyespots rimmed in cream and black-key features for startling predators. Fine scales and delicate antennae are sharply visible against the soft-focus foliage background.

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