Peacock

Aglais io
Nymphalidae
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Description

Black caterpillar with white dots and spiny black scoli. Lives in dense groups on nettle.

Information
Size
4–5 cm
Observation period
April to August
Toxicity
No
Rarity
Common
Host plants
Nettle
Distribution

Throughout Europe.

Notes

Lives in dense groups on silk webs on nettle.