The hackberry emperor is known for being a quick, mercurial butterfly. It often is found along water sources and lowlands, although it lives in a broad range of habitats. Another notable characteristic is that it rarely is spotted visiting a flower, which is considered unusual for a butterfly. It gets its name from the hackberry tree upon which it lays its eggs. The hackberry tree is the only host plant and is the food source for larvae. Eye | Environment | Nature | Animal Wildlife | Horizontal