Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418645

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: July 25, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from Apache plume flowers along the Soledad Canyon Trail within the Organ Mountains-Desert Springs National Monument. The afternoon was hot, breezy, and under full sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: don't often see them at nectar. this is a female.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County