Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Harnett Co., NC 3 Sep 2006 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Orange Co., NC 5 Sep 2005 Note two complete bars on the FW leading edge and the lack of a forewing outer edge dark eyespot. |
Tawny Emperors are rarely seen nectaring, but they commonly come to feed on rotting fruits, like this nectarine .Durham Co., NC16 Sep 2005 | |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Brumley Nature Preserve, Orange Co., NC 18 Aug 2023 |
There are 4 subspecies of Tawny Emperor. This one is Asterocampa clyton louisa, found in S. TX and NE. Mexico. | ||
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Hidalgo Co., TX 15 Oct 2004 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Hidalgo Co., TX 13 Oct 2004 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Durham Co., NC 4 Sep 2009 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Durham Co., NC 4 Sep 2009 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton louisa) National Butterfly Center, Hidalgo Co., TX 1 May 2018 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Durham Co., NC 4 Sep 2009 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Wake Co., NC 30 May 2010 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Blackwood Division, Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC 1 Sep 2005 |
Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton clyton) Wake Co., NC 30 May 2010 Close up of the straw-like sucking mouthparts. |
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