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The peacock is very often the first butterfly of the year as they hibernate and can be seen in nearly every month of the year if the weather turns warmish in winter.
July and August sees a greater emergence and August is generally the best month in our garden. The larvae from the broods laid by overwintering hibernating insects begin to hatch in late spring and their larvae will be emerging by August and then the peacock should be a common sight right through until October, perhaps even beyond.
The food plant for the larvae of the peacock is the common nettle but the adults will nectar at any suitable flower including thistles and knapweeds.
The peacock is a common butterfly and can be seen in grassy habitats everywhere including gardens, hedgerows, woodland rides and glades, as well as on downland and cliffs.
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