Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929061

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: September 09, 2013
Submitted by: Mapper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen in afternoon in woods. Repeatedly chasing another and then finding a high spot on tree or leaf to wait. Appears to have been through some battles. (note: later observed a wasp "taking" another in an energetic battle. Wasp won and flew off with butterfly)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 13, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Johnson County