Abundant Citizen Science Data Reveal That the Peacock Butterfly <i>Aglais io</i> Recently Became Bivoltine in Belgium

The peacock butterfly is abundant and widespread in Europe. It is generally believed to be univoltine (one generation per year): adults born in summer overwinter and reappear again in spring to reproduce. However, recent flight patterns in western Europe mostly show three peaks during the year: a fi...

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Main Authors: Marc Herremans, Karin Gielen, Jos Van Kerckhoven, Pieter Vanormelingen, Wim Veraghtert, Kristijn R.R. Swinnen, Dirk Maes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/8/683