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Lesser Purple Emperor Spotted this beauty when we where on our holiday in Belgium some years back. Apatura ilia,Belgium,Geotagged,Lesser purple emperor,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Lesser Purple Emperor

Spotted this beauty when we where on our holiday in Belgium some years back.

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The Lesser purple emperor

"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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Paul Dirksen
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2020. Captured Jul 11, 2010 07:59 in Rue Général Jacques 1, 4970 Stavelot, Belgium.
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  • Canon EOS 50D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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