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Purple butterflies are the national butterfly of countries such as Japan. Their scarcity also makes them very specific to tropical forests or too wet forests next to large bodies of water. Purple butterflies mainly feed on flower nectar but many species feed on dung, carrion, and mud compared to other colorful butterflies.
Compared to butterflies of other colors, purple butterflies feed primarily on nectar from flowers, but many species also consume dung, carrion, and mud. Below are 12 types of Purple butterflies across the world. 1. Striped Blue Crow Butterfly. by TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
The regal purple butterfly is one of the most intriguing insects. Learn all about what makes these butterflies unique, where to find them and how to attract more.
The Purple Emperor is a bold and beautiful butterfly. The male has vivid purple wings with striking white lines and orange-ringed eyespots under the forewing. Although lacking the purple, the female also has vibrant patterning.
With iridescent purple wings on the males, and as one of the UK's largest butterfly species, the purple emperor is a much sought-after species by nature lovers. However, it's surprisingly elusive and has some unusual tastes. Discover more in our expert guide by naturalist and author Matthew Oates.
This magnificent butterfly flies high in the tree-tops of well-wooded landscapes in central-southern England where it feeds on aphid honeydew and tree sap. The adults are extremely elusive and occur at low densities over large areas.
Apatura iris, the purple emperor, is a Palearctic butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Description. Adults have dark brown wings with white bands and spots, and a small orange ring on each of the hindwings.