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Lesser Purple Emperor
Apatura ilia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Apatura
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lesser Purple Emperor is Apatura ilia.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the class Insecta.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Lesser Purple Emperor belongs to the genus Apatura.