Lepidoptera.Net - Asterocampa celtis

Lepidoptera (Rhopalocera) : Papilionoidea : Nymphalidae : Apaturinae :
Asterocampa celtis

Asterocampa celtis - Hackberry Butterfly, Copyright 1999 - 2002, Dave Morgan

Houston Co., GA, USA - September 19, 1998

Asterocampa celtis - Hackberry Butterfly, Copyright 1999 - 2002, Dave Morgan

Cobb Co., GA, USA - May 29, 1999

Asterocampa celtis - Hackberry Butterfly, Copyright 1999 - 2002, Dave Morgan

Cobb Co., GA, USA - September 18, 1999

This species isn't very afraid of people, but that makes them more fun. The males are quite territorial, so they will swoop to check-out anything which enters their turf, including you! A great spot is just west of the peak of Kennesaw Mountain where there is a single cannon on display. As you walk along the trail, three or four males will swoop down to check you out. If you stand still, one may even rest for a minute on your arm.

More on Asterocampa celtis at USGS Northern Prarie Wildlife Research Center

More Asterocampa celtis images at J. Adams' "Georgia Lepidoptera" site

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