Purple Emperor
Apatura iris
National Status
Spreading, with new sites in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Yorkshire.
West Midlands Status
Spreading, with new sites in Staffordshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Habitat
The Purple Emperor is found in sallow-rich landscapes, typically those found in woodland or mixed scrub.
Flight Period
June to July
Hotspots
Tiddesley Wood
Caterpillar Food Plant
Goat Willow and its hybrids.
Life Cycle
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