Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 981843

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: June 18, 2014
Date notes: Sunny bright day around 90 F
Submitted by: alexnetherton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hackberry is not very common in this area. Celtis laevigata has not been reported from my county in Radford et. al. 1968. BF was flitting nervously and lit on my porch railing. Could not get a photo with folded wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: August 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.