Spectacular & rare in UK. Only inhabits a few woods in southern half of UK that contain Sallow (willow) trees for catapillers to feed on & large Oak trees where the males rest awaiting passing females. In sunny weather they can come down to ground to take up salts from mud or animal excrement!
Tags: purple-emperor
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Tags: Silver-washed Fritillary
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