This sizable group of Hackberry Emperor butterflies is feeding on a sap flow. Joining them is a pair of slightly differently patterned Tawny Emperor butterflies as indicated by the red arrows in the first photograph. Can you see the difference?

CountyDenton
CityLewisville
DateSep 29, 2009
Time of DayNoon
TemperatureWarm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
WeatherClear
HabitatRecreation-Park
Type of BehaviorFeeding
GenderUncertain
MaturityAdult
ObserverChris Jackson

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