Inachis io (Peacock)
General description:
This is one of the species which has extended its range northward into northern Scotland and the islands in recent years. There are a small number of records in South Uist in most years.
Diagnostic description:
A large, brightly coloured butterfly with with spectacular "eyes" on the upper side of the hind wings that give this the Peacock its name.
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