🌿Native Nature

European Peacock Butterfly

Aglais io

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Aglais

About

Aglais io, the European peacock, more commonly known simply as the peacock butterfly, is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. Formerly classified as the only member of the genus Inachis (the name is derived from Greek mythology, meaning Io, the daughter of Inachus). It should not be confused or classified with the "American peacocks" in the genus Anartia; these are not close relatives of the Eurasian species. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Peacock Butterfly?
The scientific name of European Peacock Butterfly is Aglais io.
What kingdom does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does European Peacock Butterfly belong to?
European Peacock Butterfly belongs to the genus Aglais.