What does red cracker do?
Male cracker butterflies are known for their ability to make a cracking noise with their wings, which is believed to either be for mating or to ward off rival males.

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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Bugs

Family
Brush-footed butterflies

Genus
Crackers

Species
Red cracker (Hamadryas amphinome)