Peacock Chrysalis
Aglais io (chrysalis)
The peacock butterfly chrysalis hangs from vegetation near nettle patches, hedgerows, or sheltered garden edges. It does not feed, instead surviving on stored energy while the adult body forms inside. Its main defense is stillness, camouflage, and a tough outer casing, with occasional wriggling if disturbed. The color can vary from greenish to brownish, helping it blend with the exact surface where it pupates.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Peacock Caterpillar
- Peacock Chrysalis
- Peacock Butterfly