Hackberry Emperor Butterfly (Asterocampa celtis)

This is video of a butterfly I haven’t seen in a long time. I just happened to look over the guard rail and there it was posing for me! I think it’s a fantastically decorated beauty and I hope you’ll agree.

From information I found on butterflyidentification.org this is a Hackberry Emperor Butterfly. They are typically up to 2.4 inches in size. Here is some color identification information: blue; black; yellow; orange; white; spotted; tan; brown.

According to butterfliesandmoths.org, Hackberry Butterflies fly in a fast, erratic manner. They rest upside down on tree limbs. Males perch on tall objects in sunny areas to watch for females. Eggs are laid in clusters & young caterpillars feed communally. Caterpillars overwinter in groups gathered inside dead rolled leaves.

Please find more information about this and other butterflies and moths at:

https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org

https://www.butterflyidentification.org

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