The peacock butterfly is not only one of the most commonly seen butterflies in my part of the world, it is also one of the most striking. It is both colourful and, because of the "eyes" that are reminiscent of those found on the tail feathers of a male peacock, very distinctive. The latter feature ensures that it is one of the few butterflies to which the layman can give a name. The man in the street is also quite likely to recognise the buddleia, the flowering shrub that seems to attract more butterflies than any other.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
