In article , JennyC
writes
There was a beautiful Peacock butterfly sitting on the settee this
morning when I came downstairs !!!!!!!!
It was moving its wings but does not seem to be able to
fly..............

My nature book says they can spend the winter indoors but do hatch in
early spring.

Should I put it outside ?
Does it need feeding ?

I would put it somewhere cool and dark, like a garage or an unheated
room. It has been woken up far too early from hibernation, perhaps
because of the heating in your house. It could well have been behind a
curtain or pelmet. I would advise against trying to feed it, because
always supposing it would, this will merely stimulate it to more
activity whereas it is better if it goes back to sleep.

--
Malcolm