Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 927031

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: August 31, 2013
Submitted by: Fritz Riedel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In brush at the base of Calvert Cliffs near Chesapeake Bay. Weather warm, sunny, a little breezy. I saw several of these in the area, but these two photos are one individual.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: September 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Calvert County