Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1383956

Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis

Observation date: June 26, 2024
Submitted by: debnsync
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On this hot, humid day a little butterfly was seen resting upside down on a porch column beneath the shade of a water oak tree and old Boxwoods with a view to gardenia bushes below and access to muddy spots in the gardens, including roses, white jasmine, Phlox, Verbena and more, along with a small lotus water feature, on our former horse farm where several pastures’ are dedicated to native wildflowers and grasses growing freely for pollinators. Many wild trees grow in a forest along the pond. (The Piedmont of N.C.)
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: June 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.