Where do I live?
- I live in parts of New York, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Minnesota.
My favorite foods:
- I need to eat from the wild lupine plant in order to become a butterfly but I also enjoy nectar from many different wildflower species.
Interesting facts about me:
- I live in a cocoon for 11 days before emerging as a butterfly.
- My life as a butterfly only lasts 5 days!
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Video courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service