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Purple Emperor

Apatura iris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Apatura

About

Apatura iris, the purple emperor, is a Eurasian butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Emperor?
The scientific name of Purple Emperor is Apatura iris.
What is the conservation status of Purple Emperor?
The Purple Emperor has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Purple Emperor belong to?
Purple Emperor belongs to the genus Apatura.

In the News

Britons to vote in inaugural contest to find nation’s favourite butterfly

Butterfly Conservation poll is open until 7 June with choice of 60 species from small tortoiseshells to purple emperors Will it be the rapidly disappearing former garden favourite, the small tortoiseshell? Or the poet John Masefield’s “oakwood haunting thing”, the charismatic purple emperor? Or perhaps the brimstone, the ultimate harbinger of spring? The question of which is Britain’s favourite butterfly is being put to a popular vote for the first time. The charity Butterfly Conservation is running the poll, which runs until 7 June, giving people the chance to choose their favourite from the 60 species that fly around Britain every summer. Continue reading...

The Guardian Environment · 5/15/2026