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Hackberry Emperor? - Asterocampa celtis
Copyright © 2007 Terry Allison

Hackberry Emperor? - Asterocampa celtis
wichita, Kansas, USA
December 3, 2007
Would appreciate confirmation whether this is a Hackberry Emperor butterfly? Thanks for your help.
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Contributed by Terry Allison on 3 December, 2007 - 9:11pm
Last updated 14 December, 2007 - 1:36pm

Hackberry Emperor
Yes, this is a Hackberry (Asterocampa celtis). Notice the bar and 2 spots on the leading edge of the forewing and dark spots on the submargin of the forewings.
… Donna Brunet, 5 December, 2007 - 9:53pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you...
I appreciate your help. I visited your website: beautiful photography.
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