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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Arthropoda |
| Class | : | Insecta |
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| Order | : | Lepidoptera |
| Family | : | Nymphalidae |
| Genus | : | Apatura |
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| Common Name | : | Purple Emperor |
| Scientific Name | : | Apatura Iris |
| Found | : | Britain and Europe |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 6.2cm - 7.4cm (2.4in - 2.9in) |
| Number of Species | : | 1 |
| Average Lifespan | : | 1 - 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Purple, Blue, Brown, Black, White, Orange, Yellow |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Favourite Food | : | Larvae |
| Habitat | : | Deciduous woodland |
| Average Litter Size | : | 100 |
| Main Prey | : | Larvae, Sap, Dung |
| Predators | : | Bats, Frogs, Birds |
| Distinctive Features | : | Long, curled tongue and brightly coloured wings |