Great Purple Emperor Butterfly Original Artwork Frame Option:No Frame The Xenops bird hops along

The Xenops bird hops along the Xylosma bush branches as it looks for insects

The Minnesota State Map is filled by the unique Lady Slipper Orchid

The bold colored Bluebird perches among the Birch Tree Branches

Each letter showcases a creature and plant that start with that letter

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Great Purple Emperor Butterfly Original Artwork Frame Option:No Frame The Xenops bird hops alongThe Great Purple Emperor, also known as the Japanese Emperor, is native to Japan, Korean Peninsula, China, Taiwan and Vietnam. In 1957 the Great Purple Emperor was named the national butterfly of Japan. The are most often found in the upper canopies of the forests, coming down to feed or find salt sources which it prefers over sweet flowers unlike most species. The purple emperor is very protective of it's air space and will often dive and chase off