Scientific name Apatura ilia Rank Species | Division Rhopalocera Genus Apatura Higher classification Apatura | |
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Similar Apatura, Apatura iris, Butterflies and moths, Butterfly, Heath fritillary | ||
Lesser purple emperor butterfly apatura ilia form clytie
Apatura ilia, the lesser purple emperor, is a species of butterfly native to most of Europe and temperate Asia. It is named for its similarity to the purple emperor butterfly.
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Description
The wingspan is 55–60 mm. The insect flies from June to July depending on the location.
References
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