Purple Emperor
Apatura iris
Apatura iris, the purple emperor, is a Palearctic butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. Source
Where it is now
No records in the last 8 weeks. It may be out of season where the observers and sensors are.
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 20°C (typically 20 to 21°C, from 5 areas).
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 22 June 2026 | 6 July 2026 | 6 July 2026 | 5 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.