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Asterocampa celtis
The upper side of the wings is mostly gray-brown or orange-brown. The fore wing subterminal area has one or two eyespots, sometimes with blue centers. The underside of the wings is either tan or light gray-brown. The hind wings have a row of black, yellow-ringed, eyespots centered in blue. Adults feed on sap and fruit, sometimes flower nectar, mud, carrion and dung.
The live near woodland edges, near creeks, around buildings, and around damp, muddy spots.
In my experience, these are friendly butterflies which have no problem landing on you.
Spotted on Jul 25, 2012
Submitted on Mar 18, 2013
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