Purple Emperor Butterfly female ,( Apatura iris ) , male in oak tree .Rare woodland butterfly which has increased significantly due to management of Rewilded Farm at Knepp Farm.

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Photo credit: © David Woodfall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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