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Hackberry Emperor butterfly

Asterocampa celtis

Photo by mary.gallo.m
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Description:

The Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) is a North American butterfly that belongs to the family of brushfooted butterflies. Measures1 and 3/4" to 2 and 1/4"
Marked above with brown, black and purplish-gray. Has a dark eyespot on front wings.

Habitat:

The Hackberry Emperor may be seen near woodland edges, near creeks, around buildings, and around damp, muddy spots
Likes hackberry trees.

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