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Asterocampa clyton
This is a newly emerged Tawny Emperor and it is taking shelter under the large leaves of a shrub. The forewing has no black submarginal spot. Costa has two prominent discal bars.
Wildlife habitat with many native plants, including Hackberry trees, Celtis laevigata.
Spotted on Jul 5, 2012
Submitted on Jul 6, 2012
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Tawny Emperors are a medium butterfly, about the same or a bit smaller than a Painted Lady. In the Texas heat, I find a lot of butterflies and other insects sheltering in the shade under leaves.