Apatura ilia
| Apatura ilia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Apatura |
| Species: | A. ilia |
| Binomial name | |
| Apatura ilia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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.
Description
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
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Caterpillar
Cultural references
- In March 1987 DPR Korea issued a postage stamp depicting Apatura ilia.
External links
- Apartura ilia at Native Butterflies of Europe
- Apartura ilia at ButterflyCorner.net
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