Brushfoots: Hackberry Emperor Asterocampa celtis
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.38" - 2.5" |
| Habitat: | Woods & open areas with hackberry |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Mid-June to mid-July, mid-August to mid-September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Hackberry |
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St. Mary's County, MD. September 14, 2013
Hackberry Emperors are a real treat! They are constantly landing on you or your car. This one stayed perch on my finger while I walked quite a distance...my tour guide, if you will.
Allegany County, MD. June 14, 2013
A black Jeep provides a nice warm perching spot in the morning. Notice the eye spots on the hind wing and forewing.
Allegany County, MD. August 17, 2013
The lastest trend in hood ornaments.
Charles County, MD. September 15, 2013
Ventral view.
Montgomery County, MD. August 17, 2014
Note the row of post median eyespots on the hindwing and the defined eyespot on the forewing.
Allegany County, MD. June 6, 2014
Frederick County, MD. August 27, 2014