Order Lepidoptera · Species Profile
Aglais io
Common Names
2 photos documented · 137 species in Nymphalidae
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Specimen Data
Quick Information
Family
Nymphalidae
Subfamily
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Tribe
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Genus
Aglais
Species
io
Distribution
Widespread across Turkey and Europe
Habitat
Gardens, meadows, and woodland edges with nettle host plants.
Flight Period
March – October
Larval Host Plants
Not yet available
Altitude
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Conservation
Not yet available
Interactive distribution map coming soon.
Widespread across Turkey and Europe
Scientific Profile
Scientific Profile
Taxonomy
- Order
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- Superfamily
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- Family
- Nymphalidae
- Subfamily
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- Genus
- Aglais
- Species
- io
Distribution
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Flight Period
Flight period information is not yet available.
Habitat
Habitat information is not yet available.
Altitude
Altitude information is not yet available.
Host Plants
Host plant information is not yet available.
Conservation
Conservation information is not yet available.
External Resources
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Field Notes
Description
Unmistakable for the four large eyespots on its wings, used to startle predators. Hibernates as an adult in sheds, hollow trees, and cool crevices.
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This species profile is compiled by Alperen Yayla from personal field observations across Turkey and Europe. Formal literature citations will be added as this atlas develops.