Deutsch: DDR-Briefmarke 1959 Michel-Nr. 690
Date 27 January 2012
Source Scan, eigene Sammlung
Author heied
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DDR_1959_Michel_690_Tagpfauenauge.JPG

The European peacock or simply the peacock butterfly (Aglais io, formerly Inachis io) is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe and temperate Asia as far east as Japan. The peacock butterfly is resident in much of its range, often wintering in buildings or trees. It therefore often appears quite early in spring.