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Butterfly - Asterocampa clyton
Copyright © 2019 Ron Kuper

Butterfly - Asterocampa clyton
USA Blackhawk County, Iowa, USA
July 23, 2019
Size: 1 inch
Contributed by Ron Kuper on 25 July, 2019 - 4:54pm
Last updated 22 March, 2020 - 11:36am

Moved
Moved from Asterocampa.
… Cliff Ivy, 22 March, 2020 - 11:36am

Moved to Asterocampa
Moved from ID Request.

As this butterfly was SO worn, I couldn't make up my mind which species it is, although I suspect it is Tawny Emperor. To be safe I've moved it to the genus page for an expert opinion. I just don't see these often enough.
… Ken Allison, 25 July, 2019 - 8:09pm

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