Author Matthew Oates
Matthew Oates

Matthew Oates

Butterfly expert and naturalist

Matthew Oates is a naturalist, writer and poet who has been obsessed by Britain's butterflies since he was at school. He is intimately acquainted with all Britain's native species, but no butterfly has entranced him as much as the elusive purple emperor – a butterfly we now understand much better thanks to his detailed and tireless observations.

Recent articles by Matthew Oates

Purple emperor butterfly guide: how to identify, what they eat, and when and where to see them

Sometimes referred to as ‘His Imperial Majesty’, the purple emperor is an impressive but elusive butterfly. Learn more about this species in our expert guide by Matthew Oates.
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