Peacock butterfly — size comparison

The peacock butterfly visits flowers in gardens, forest margins and open country. Adults take nectar; caterpillars feed on nettles. Adults may overwinter in she

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Peacock butterfly

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69 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Peacock butterflyWingspan69 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Peacock butterfly — size comparison — facts and sources

The peacock butterfly visits flowers in gardens, forest margins and open country. Adults take nectar; caterpillars feed on nettles.

Adults may overwinter in sheltered places and emerge on milder days. Defence includes abruptly displaying wings and producing sound.

Measurement sources