peacock butterfly

noun

1. a European nymphalid butterfly, Inachis io, having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

Example Sentences

By-and-by a peacock butterfly emerged into active life from the other chrysalis.

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In the orchard a beautiful peacock butterfly flutters out, and under the damson trees there is the authentic note of high summer.

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Had the Great Peacock butterfly outstripped and anticipated mankind in this direction?

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Usually the Peacock butterfly assumes the perfect state but once in the year.

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Another well known insect is illustrated in the figure in the upper portion—the peacock butterfly (Vanessa Io).

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