Tawny Emperor Butterfly
Asterocampa clyton
Tawny Emperors are very similar to Hackberry Emperors but are usually a little brighter. Like Hackberries, Tawny Emperors will land on humans in order to sip on salty perspiration.
Butterfly Size: 1 5/8 – 2 3/4 inches
Habitats:
Plants for the Tawny Emperor Butterfly
HOST PLANTS
- Elm Trees
FOOD PLANTS
- Tree sap
- rotting fruit
- dung
- carrion
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