Field Notes Journal

Seasonal Analysis and Species Classification

Peacock Butterfly

Model Family : Seasonal presence

Summary

Peacock Butterfly

Extended spring seasonal presence

Peacock Butterfly is classified as extended spring seasonal presence. The fitted seasonal window runs from about February to August, with a spring peak around April. The season is broad, with a moderate active window, strong post-peak decline, and strong off-season suppression.

Confidence
Medium
Peak
April
Season
February–August

Seasonal wheel

Seasonal wheel for Peacock Butterfly Peacock Butterfly Peak: April

Calendar strip

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Highlighted months indicate stronger modelled presence or detectability. A ring marks the fitted peak; a hollow mark indicates the trough where available.

Classification evidence

Season start month
2.445
Season end month
8.26
Forcing peak month
4.015
Season width months
5.815
Season midpoint month
5.353
Season start label
February
Season end label
August
Forcing peak label
April

Observed and Simulated Seasonal Patterns

Peacock Butterfly Observed Presence, Abingdon
Peacock Butterfly Observed Presence, Abingdon
Peacock Butterfly Observed Totals, Abingdon
Peacock Butterfly Observed Totals, Abingdon
Peacock Butterfly Simulated Presence, Abingdon
Peacock Butterfly Simulated Presence, Abingdon

Cite this dataset

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Walker, David. Peacock Butterfly. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.21. https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/peacock_butterfly.html

Dataset FN-WL-SEASONAL Author David Walker Publisher Field Notes Journal Version 2026.05.21
Reference: Walker, David. Peacock Butterfly. Field Notes Journal. ID FN-WL-SEASONAL. Version 2026.05.21.

BibTeX 
@dataset{fn_wl_seasonal,
  author = {Walker, David},
  title = {Peacock Butterfly},
  year = {2026},
  publisher = {Field Notes Journal},
  version = {2026.05.21},
  url = {https://fieldnotesjournal.uk/wildlife/seasonal/abingdon/peacock_butterfly.html}
}