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Hackberry Emperor

Asterocampa celtis

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Field Notes

Description:

Moth of some kind.

Species ID Suggestions

Hackberry Emperor

Asterocampa celtis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
This is a butterfly, as you can tell by the antennae which are thicker at the ends. This is known as "clubbed" antennae, and is usually characteristic of butterflies, although there are a few exceptions. Beautiful photo! This is most likely subspecies Asterocampa celtis celtis as well.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Global Flight
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Butterflies and Moths of Southeast USA
Photographed
PublishedJuly 18, 2013

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