Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424610

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: June 08, 2026
Submitted by: debborahm12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was flying very close to me almost landing on me, landing on stop sign, and allowing me to photo it in different angles, hot day, 80s F, sunny
Status: Resident
Verified by: talusrutgers
Verified date: July 10, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg

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