Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428341

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: July 17, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Doesn't seem to be listed for Jefferson County at the moment, but I'm not sure what else it would be - doesn't have the orange of any of the ladies
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 18, 2026
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct Lynn...a male. The species is well know from Jefferson County...you are not far from the type locality for the subspecies I co-authored...jeffermont Scott & Fisher...about 20 years ago. Bet you can't wait to get back to HSS...Denver area is a mess! Drive carefully. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County