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Animal Species

Pulelehua also known as the Kamehameha Butterfly

The Kamehameha butterfly (Vanessa tameamea) is one of Hawaii’s only two native butterflies and is named after King Kamehameha I. It relies on native māmaki and related plants for its larvae, making it an important species for native forest health. Conservation efforts are in place to ensure its survival as habitat loss and invasive species threaten its populations.

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