Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1210847

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: June 20, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen among rocky area near Clinton Lake Dam where the lake is way past its normal perimeters, lake was straight behind it about 100 paces, woods to the northwest. Didn't move much (only rotating occasionally). Let me get very close to it for at least 5 minutes. Kept its wings up the majority of the time. Weather: 89 degrees, approx. 50% humidity, clear sunny skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 20, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County