Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146014

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: October 11, 2017
Submitted by: Kandis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were two, a male and a female. I kept them in a box, gave them crumpled tissues soaked in honey mixed with water, and allowed them to mate safely. I then released them.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 01, 2021
Coordinator notes: Likes to land on highest spot, even on a person's head