Burnet Companion vs Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Burnet Companion | Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia glyphica | Apatura iris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-30mm | 62-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.
Purple Emperor
A majestic woodland butterfly whose males display an intense iridescent purple sheen visible only at certain angles. It never visits flowers, preferring carrion, dung, and tree sap.
Did You Know?
Enthusiasts bait it down from the canopy using rotting shrimp, dirty nappies, or Stilton cheese.