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Tawny Emperor Butterfly

Asterocampa clyton

Description:

The upper side is mostly dark brown. The forewing is an orange-brown color with pale orange-yellow spots. The underside is mainly gray-brown with the forewing having some black and pale yellowish markings. The wingspan measures 2 to 2.6 inches.

Habitat:

On an Oakleaf Hydrangea bloom.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 20, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013

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