Peacock
Aglais io
Common
Description
Black caterpillar with white dots and spiny black scoli. Lives in dense groups on nettle.
Information
| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 4–5 cm |
| Hairiness | scoli |
| Observation period | April to August |
| Distribution | Throughout Europe. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Nettle
Notes
Lives in dense groups on silk webs on nettle.