Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: August 18, 2022
Submitted by: HansPG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A mild, partly-cloudy, summer day in the woods near the marsh at Evans Field in Hubbert Woods Forest Preserve, the butterfly was on a tall herbaceous plant but flew up into the tree as I approached and remained there moving only its wings occasionally that I could see.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County

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