Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: August 01, 2013
Date notes: This date is an approximation
Submitted by: stevengwelsh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect seemed willing to climb onto my finger. I thought it might be dying, yet it flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: February 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: The male Hackberry butterfly is attracted to salt and is willing to sit on people to get it.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, St. Louis County