It was super warm out and I expected to see a few butterflies. On the way back to the car, I told Teresa we should have seen our favorite, the Hackberry Emperor. Almost on queue this Hackberry Emperor showeed up.
~ Rick
Bad Hair Day?
There is no shortage of Hackberry Emperor right now. If you hike in the sun they are there .. and in large numbers.
~ Rick
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Free Ride
We encountered another Hackberry Emperor but this one landed on Teresa. This is the behavior we have seen in the past. Fun hike and fun watching this guy.
~ Rick
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.
~ Rick
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