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Hackberry Emperor

Asterocampa celtis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Extremely variable geographically. Upperside is reddish brown. Forewing has 1 submarginal eyespot, a jagged row of white spots, and the cell has 1 solid black bar and 2 separate black spots.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 2 1/2 inches (3.5 - 6.3 cm).

Habitat:

Hontoon Island State Park

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Asterocampa celtis

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