Purple Emperor DSC_2898
Purple Emperor / apatura iris. Fermyn Woods, Northamptonshire. 05/07/14
I've failed to make any images of grounded PEs this year so have delved into the archives and retrieved this one from back in 2014!
Photographing several males that day was not difficult as they descended frequently to get minerals. This one is having a break from feeding activity, as can be seen from its magnificent coiled proboscis....reminds me of a citric-yellow watch spring!
Purple Emperor DSC_2898
Purple Emperor / apatura iris. Fermyn Woods, Northamptonshire. 05/07/14
I've failed to make any images of grounded PEs this year so have delved into the archives and retrieved this one from back in 2014!
Photographing several males that day was not difficult as they descended frequently to get minerals. This one is having a break from feeding activity, as can be seen from its magnificent coiled proboscis....reminds me of a citric-yellow watch spring!