Purple Emperor usually lives in deciduous woodland. It has a hair skin type. The diet is omnivore. Purple Emperor (apatura iris) is usually 6.2cm - 7.4cm (2.4in - 2.9in).
Facts about purple emperors
Name | Purple Emperor |
Order | Lepidoptera |
Genus | Apatura |
Class | Insecta |
Colour | Purple, blue, brown, black, white, orange, yellow |
Diet | Omnivore |
Distinctive Features | Long, curled tongue and brightly coloured wings |
Family | Nymphalidae |
Habitat | Deciduous woodland |
Number of Species | 1 |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Size (L) | 6.2cm - 7.4cm (2.4in - 2.9in) |
Predators | Bats, frogs, birds |
Skin Type | Hair |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Common Name | Purple emperor |
Average Litter Size | 100 |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Scientific Name | Apatura iris |
Main Prey | Larvae, sap, dung |