Brushfoots: Tawny Emperor Asterocampa clyton
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.63" - 2.75" |
| 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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Allegany County, MD. June 21, 2015
This Tawny Emperor landed on my pants and stayed for quite some time. What a beauty!
Powhatan County, VA. September 7, 2015
Allegany County, MD. June 14, 2013
A newly emerged Tawny Emperor with beautiful orange brown colors.
Allegany County, MD. June 14, 2013
Ventral view of a male.
Allegany County, MD. June 14, 2013
Washington County, MD. July 31, 2014
Dorsal view of a beautiful, dark female. The females are considerably larger than males.
Washington County, MD. July 31, 2014
Ventral view of the same female as above.