If any proof were needed of the Purple Emperor's unsavoury habits, then here it is! This beautiful male is doing what Purple Emperors like to to best - feeding on a large pile of Dog muck. If you don't have a Dog handy, then Shrimp paste or Banana skins offer a less grisly alternative for attracting these stunning butterflies to the ground. Once they land and begin feeding Emperors can become very docile and can be very easily approached and photographed. Sometimes they will even crawl on to your finger to take salt from your skin, although you might want to wash your hands afterwards!
Purple Emperor Apatura iris - Bernwood (04/07/2009)
Purple Emperor Apatura iris - Bernwood (04/07/2009)
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