

These butterflies have similar dorsal and ventral patterns which makes them a rare sight. They have dark hindwings that are partly gray and partly brown. Striped Blue Crown Butterflies (Euploea mulciber) have blue to purple forewings with white spots and black margins. Striped Blue Crow Butterfly Striped Blue Crow Butterfly The species has dull faded ventral colors. The ventral coloring of the Lesser Purple Emperor is tan, gray, and light orange. Thin orange margins further decorate the forewings of the species. Orange eyespots are seen on the forewings. White and gray areas are also seen on the wings. Males have purple areas across the forewings and hindwings.

This species comes in many morphs but almost all of them have some degree of purple coloring across the wings. Lesser Purple Emperors are among the few truly purple butterflies. Poplars are the host species of its caterpillar. Lesser Purple Emperors (Apatura ilia) are found next to poplar woodlands. Lesser Purple Emperor Lesser Purple Emperor This species has colors influenced by its favorite flowers. White sections are further distinguished on the lower hindwings close to the body. Small orange tips are seen on the upper forewings. The body and the outer parts of the wings are black with purple hints. The inner parts of the wings closer to the body are blue. Purple Owl-Butterflies have blue, black, and purple colors. The expected wingspan of the species stretches to 120mm. Purple Own-Butterflies (Caligo beltrao) are some of the largest in the world both among those with purple coloring and among butterflies in general. Purple Owl-Butterfly Purple Owl-Butterfly Taiwan Purple Crow Butterfly migrations are managed by local authorities as the species is protected. In some parts of the world, the migration takes place in urban areas where they need to fly over busy polluted cities. This species moves with the seasons for food. Most people know Purple Crow Butterflies by their managed migrations. Its purple tint is not visible when the butterfly lies in a shaded place and tends to become visible only at noon when the sun is shining the most. This specie gets its nickname from the purple hue of its black wings.
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Purple Crow Butterflies (Euploea tulliolus) are native to Taiwan, Vietnam, and other Asian countries plus Australia. Purple Crow Butterfly Purple Crow Butterfly They can also extra moisture and nutrients from mud. They might occasionally be seen in Southern Texas but they live in higher numbers across Mexico and South America.Ī preference for tropical climates is what drives the species towards warmer climates. Large orange spots are further distinguished on the upper side of the forewings.īutterflies of this genus aren’t too easy to spot in the US. Their base color is brown while white sections are seen across the central areas of the wings. The overlay of blue to purple coloring makes these butterflies stand out. Male Pavon Emperor butterflies (Doxocopa pavon) have brown wings with almost purple nuances. Alternatively, they might also eat flower nectar. The number of white dots is never less than 6 for each wing.įlorida Purplewing frequently eats decaying fruit. White dots decorate the forewings while the ventral wings are gray to brown, mimicking dead leaves. The species has blue wings with dark brown to purple margins. Large Florida Purplewing populations are also seen across Mexico and South America. You can find the species around woodlands and next to water sources. This species is also native to Texas and parts of Kansas. With a wingspan between 1 and 2 inches, Floride Purplewing (Eunica tatila) is a purple species found in Southeastern US. Image by Célio Moura Neto via inaturalist
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