Apatura ilia
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Apatura |
| Species: | A. ilia |
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Apatura ilia ([Denis and Schiffermüller], 1775) |
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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.
The wingspan is 55–60 mm. The insect flies from June to July depending on the location.
Apatura ilia ilia male dorsal
Apatura ilia ilia male ventral
Apatura ilia clytie male dorsal
Apatura ilia clytie male ventral
Caterpillar
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