Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 907620

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: June 30, 2013
Submitted by: wvbirder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only shot taken as it flew off. Seemed like a fritillary for the brief time I saw the dorsal side however I can't match the hind wing pattern with any expected local species. Loudoun county, VA - Powerline clear cut area. Several Great Spangled Fritillaries in the same area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 15, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Loudoun County