Let’s Be Friends

We were walking on the bike trail south of town when a butterfly seemed to attack us. This dude was all over me .. but would not land. I knew right away it was a Hackberry Emperor. Normally they like to land on my arms where they drink up the sweat and salt. This one bumped me a couple times, checked out Teresa and flew away. That happed again a little further down the path. A little later it landed where I captured this photo.

~ Rick

Friendly Hackberry

They may not be the most colorful butterfly but the Hackberry Emperor is certainly the most friendly. I know its more about minerals and mositure but I love it when one lands on one of us. Makes for a lot of fun.

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One More Time

A few days ago I posted a photo of a Hackberry Emperor butterfly on the back of someone we met on a hike. This time, it was flying between Teresa and me. They are so intense.

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Friendly Flyer

I believe the Hackberry Emperor is the most friendly of all butterflies. We have had them follow us on long hikes, often lanading on us. We even had one land on our hands and stay there while we made a video of it.

Last week we were hiking when we crossed paths with this couple that asked if we wanted a picture of this butterfly that was on the husbands back. Teresa took this picture. As soon as they said the butterfly had been on his back for some time, I knew it was a Hackberry Emperor .. even before I saw the butterfly. Funny and cool.

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