They're out to bait the Purple Emperor, one of Britain's most elusive butterflies, whose beauty disguises some filthy feeding habits. You never forget your first time, says butterfly enthusiast ...

The Purple Emperor is one of Britain's largest and most elusive butterflies, but its beauty belies a violent nature and gruesome habits. The Purple Emperor feeds on rotting flesh and faeces ...

And after decades of decline, the magnificent Purple Emperor is set to make a comeback in record numbers this summer, thanks to May’s unusually warm weather. ‘This year will be amazing and ...

The Purple Emperor is Britain's second-largest butterfly and has a wing span of 8cm. It's rarely seen in the county, preferring larger woodlands in southern England, and spends most of its time ...

It might be one of the most elusive butterflies in Britain, but enthusiasts Rupert Perkins and his daughter Phoebe are a few of the lucky ones who have spotted and snapped the rare Purple Emperor ...