He moved closer and realised they were taking pictures of a Purple Emperor butterfly that had landed on her bottom. Hulme was transfixed by the creature - especially when it fluttered up and ...

Elusive purple emperor butterfly sighted at National Trust estate - The purple emperor, with a wingspan of around 8cm, was sighted at Sheringham Park in Norfolk in June during a weekly survey.

The purple emperor butterfly is spotted in Derbyshire for the first time since records began in 1829.

Elusive purple emperor butterfly sighted at National Trust estate The purple emperor, with a wingspan of around 8cm, was sighted at Sheringham Park in Norfolk in June during a weekly survey.