Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1040411

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: April 19, 2015
Submitted by: H Hooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: Overcast, temp: upper 70 degrees F, Wind: South 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph with severe weather frontal system approaching from west. Butterfly resting on top of 8-foot tall hedge, thus top view poor. Butterfly appears to be worn with some field marks missing, eg: Pale spot in forewing cell bordered by black line on two sides, not completely enclosed by black line, Dark submarginal spots appear to be missing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: April 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Wakulla County