Thursday, 23 July 2015

Purple Emperor: The Butterfly That Feeds on Rotting Flesh

Purple Emperor: The Butterfly That Feeds on Rotting Flesh

The Purple Emperor is one of Britain's most elusive butterflies, but its beauty disguises gruesome habits. It feeds on rotting flesh and faeces - which is why aficionados can be found wandering English woods in July with everything from dirty nappies to a 15lb salmon in hand to lure this enigmatic insect.
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