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"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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Anne Sorbes
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By Anne Sorbes

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Uploaded Jan 6, 2019. Captured Jun 7, 2018 00:00 in Moulin de Traloreille, 19190 Beynat, France.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/13.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm