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Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
39.6138, -78.0066
Field Notes
Description:
The upper side of the wings is mostly gray-brown or orange-brown. The fore wing subterminal area has one or two eyespots, sometimes with blue centers. The underside of the wings is either tan or light gray-brown. The hind wings have a row of black, yellow-ringed, eyespots centered in blue. Adults feed on sap and fruit, sometimes flower nectar, mud, carrion and dung.
Habitat:
The live near woodland edges, near creeks, around buildings, and around damp, muddy spots.
Notes:
In my experience, these are friendly butterflies which have no problem landing on you.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2013
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