What do red-Spotted Purple eat?

Caterpillars of the red-Spotted Purple eat leaves of a variety of woody plants including cherry trees, poplars, and aspens.

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Species of Admirals

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Moths and butterflies

Family

Brush-footed butterflies

Genus

Admirals

Species

Red-Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis)

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