Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1302737

Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton

Observation date: July 23, 2021
Submitted by: SarahJoSaunders
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was feeding on Purple Cone flowers. It started to rain and it hung upside under a flower. When it stopped raining it opened it's wings, so I could more easily identify it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 25, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Kent County