Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360493

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: June 12, 2023
Date notes: Also appeared in same quantity for almost a week afterwards
Submitted by: Ivyfrost
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Swarmed heavily around cars/trucks, sunny & warm (but not hot) weather
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: A few weeks back I recorded them swarming on fallen apricots in Harper County. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County