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Tawny emperor

Asterocampa clyton

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Wingspan measures 2 to 2.6 inches (51 to 66 mm). Orange - brown to dark brown with spots. Two bars on each forewing. No black spot on forewing, which helps in identification. The Hackberry emperor does have a black spot on each forewing.

Habitat:

Spotted at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas.

Notes:

Native to eastern half of United States to northern Mexico.

Reference Links:

Asterocampa clyton - Wikipedia

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