Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1131226

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: August 01, 2017
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly let me spend about 10 minutes circling it and taking pictures of it on the ground (dirt, rocks, grass, twigs). Kept its wings up most of the time and the few times it opened them, it was too quick to get a photo of it—would close them right back up. Dogs were fairly close by and it didn't seem to mind them until they got too close for safety. Weather: Approx. 84 degrees, 70% humidity Size: Approx. 2.5"
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas