Great purple emperor
The great purple emperor is a bug you catch flying near flowers. In the northern hemisphere look for it in May – Aug, from 4 AM – 7 PM. It hides when it rains. It can only appear after you have caught 50 bugs. Nook's Cranny pays 3,000 Bells, Flick pays 4,500 Bells.
A large purple butterfly that flits around flowers from dawn to early evening on dry days once you have 50 bug catches. Plenty of flower beds help it appear, and Flick pays 4,500 Bells.
When to catch it
- Northern hemisphere: May – Aug, 4 AM – 7 PM
- Southern hemisphere: Nov – Feb, 4 AM – 7 PM
- Location: Flying near flowers
- Weather: Any except rain
- Sell price: 3,000 Bells
