5 Incredible Purple Emperor Facts

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A Palearctic butterfly is the Purple Emperor.

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The Palearctic region is the planet's largest ecological realm.

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This genus of butterflies is best known for its Emperor species.

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It is a member of the genus Apatura.

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The Purple Emperor butterfly is the second-largest variety.

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The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 also protects it.

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