Asterocampa celtis – Hackberry Emperor

Caterpillar food: Celtis sp. (Hackberry and Sugarberry)  (BAMONA)

These butterflies are very friendly – they will sit on people, sucking up sweat from their skin.

7/2008

hackberry emperor 7-08

 

6/30/2013  hackberry 6-30-13 1

 

6/30/2013

hackberry 6-30-13 9

 

6/22/2014  a group of butterflies on our driveway including several Hackberry Butterflies

6-22-14 driveway group