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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Medium

Where Found

Habitat

• Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
• Wetlands, swamps, moist woodlands
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Description

Often found alongside the Hackberry Emperor, the Tawny Emperor is more orangish in color. Like those of its relative, the adults do not visit flowers but feed instead on fermenting fruit, animal dung and tree sap. They may also visit carrion. | Photos by Jaret Daniels