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Purple Emperor
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:13 pm
by Paul Murray
Thanks for adding the forum Pete.
I'm intending to take some vacation in the summer to visit the south coast, and would really like to see a Purple Emperor. Any hints?
Thanks in advance.
Bentley Wood
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:18 pm
by Pete Eeles
Hi Paul - and welcome.
I'm sure you've probably done your own research and, if you have, this may sound somewhat boring
But one of the best sites to find Purple Emperor is Bentley Wood on the Hampshire / Wiltshire border. I say this for 2 reasons: a) You're fairly certain (no guarantees!) to see an adult and b) There will be lots of fellow enthusiasts to help you find the critters! You need to start in the car park at the West Tytherley entrance.
Coords for the site can be found at
http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/sites_ng ... ley%20Wood.
The best time to see Purple Emperor is probably the end of the first week of July.
Take a look at
http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/s ... index.html since the photo at the top is at Bentley Wood!
Hope this helps and ... good luck. I'm sure others will have others suggestions too.
Cheers,
- Pete
Great!
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:28 pm
by Paul Murray
Thanks Pete.