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Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io) wings partially closed showing dark leaf like camouflage in contrast to it's beautiful but threatening colourful 'eyes' when opening wings to put off predators. Farnham, Surrey, UK, 30 July 2008.
Canon EOS 400D with Tamron SP90mm F/2.5 lens.
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