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Inachis io
A butterfly mimics the eyes of a larger creature as a natural way of protection while resting(maybe it also have another function), it lays its eggs on nettles in which the larvae consumes before evolving into a pupe. The species tend to hibernate in lofts and outhouses during winter.
Spotted on May 7, 2013
Submitted on May 8, 2013
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Thank you Maria! This one I had to run back and forth after to get a shot from since it had company and was eager to dance in the sunshine with its partner. Eventually I got this shot. They are among the most common butterflies in this area at this time of year :)
Nice spotting