Peacock Butterfly magnet – Backyard Heroes

Discover the peacock butterfly (Aglais io), the jewel of the European garden and one of Europe's most recognisable and beloved garden visitors. With its distinctive eyespot wings—an evolutionary masterpiece that keeps predators at bay—the peacock butterfly is both a beautiful sight and an indispensable pollinator. As one of the few butterflies that overwinters as an adult, the peacock butterfly can be seen early in spring as soon as the sun shines.

This premium magnet features stunning macro photography that captures the spectacular eyespots and vibrant colours of this extraordinary garden butterfly.

Why peacock butterflies enchant gardens:

• Spectacular eyespots keep predators at bay
• Important pollinator for garden flowers
• One of the few butterflies that overwinters as an adult
• Caterpillars feed exclusively on nettles
• Indicator of a healthy, diverse garden

How to attract peacock butterflies to your garden:

• Plant nectar-rich flowers (butterfly bush, lavender, verbena, sedum)
• Leave a nettle patch for the caterpillars (essential!)
• Provide sunny, sheltered spots to warm up
• Create overwintering sites (sheds, log piles, ivy-clad walls)
• Never use pesticides—toxic to caterpillars
• Plant a succession of flowers from March to October

We partner with organisations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors—one magnet at a time.

With the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – directly contributing to the conservation of the peacock butterfly and its habitat.

Part of our Backyard Heroes collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to your garden's most colourful jewel.