Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213186

Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia

Observation date: April 30, 2019
Submitted by: Sheilabean
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 01, 2019
Coordinator notes: The double unbroken bars on the leading edge of each forewing indicate A. leilia, though this is just beyond the northeast extent of their typical range. In celtis, the innermost bar on each wing would be cut in half.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Tarrant County