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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 |