European Peacock Butterfly SWAG The eyespots give it its

The eyespots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus

The specimen is displayed within a 9“ x 9“ frame

where their larvae feed on a variety of host plants

The specimen is encased in a 3“ x 4“ frame

is commonly called giant silk moths

European Peacock Butterfly SWAG The eyespots give it itsAglais io, the European peacock, or the peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. It was formerly classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io, the daughter of Inachus. The specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.