What kind of consumer is a karner blue butterfly?

The Karner blue butterfly is primarily a herbivorous consumer, specifically a larval stage caterpillar that feeds on the leaves of wild blue lupine plants. As an adult, it primarily consumes nectar from various flowering plants. This butterfly plays a role in the ecosystem as both a pollinator and a food source for predators, such as birds. Its survival is closely tied to the availability of its host plants and suitable habitats.