Hackberry Emperor

Description:

The Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) is a North American butterfly that belongs to the family of brushfooted butterflies, Nymphalidae 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. The Hackberry Emperor may be seen near woodland edges, near creeks, around buildings, and around damp, muddy spots.

Habitat:

Landed on hood of my car.