Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1183367

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: August 28, 2018
Submitted by: Sea of Hope Aca...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sunny and a little windy. This butterfly landed on a co-worker, I put my hand next to it, it came onto my hand. Then, I walked around with it on my hand for a good 5 minutes before I drove home with it still on my hand. I was surprised it stayed so long, but it was nice because we homeschool and it was a great science lesson! Once my son was done observing it, it just.... flew away. Fluttered its wings and with no hesitation, just flew away!
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: August 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Johnson County