Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1145311

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: October 08, 2017
Submitted by: Auntie_lez
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I have a large old catawba tree that is leaking sap from a bore worm. This moth/butterfly and several others are gathering around the sap leak. They have been on the tree off and on almost all day. I don't know if this is a moth or butterfly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Dallas County, Texas, United States