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Hackberry Emperor Butterfly

Asterocampa celtis

Description:

Newly emerged from one of the many chrysalis that are on the Iris leaves near the pond. It is resting on a nearby Oakleaf Hydrangea shrub.

Habitat:

The garden is about half an acre of native plants specifically planted for wildlife. The main water source is a pond that is filtered by two gravel streams. It is on a peninsula by Lake Lewisville Tx.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 7, 2012
Submitted on Jun 12, 2012

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