What do Limenitis Arthemis eat?

Limenitis artemis, commonly known as the Red-spotted Purple butterfly, primarily feeds on the nectar of various flowers. Adults are attracted to blooms from plants such as dogbane, milkweed, and various composites. The larvae, or caterpillars, feed on the leaves of certain host plants, particularly those in the willow, birch, and cherry families. This diet plays a crucial role in their development and survival.