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Hackberry Emperor
Stanley Jones

Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtics)

Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtics: Nymphalidae) Wingspan 5.1-6.4 cm (2.0-2.5 in).
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Habitat
Wooded fence row; gently rolling hills at the interface of the Blackland Prairie and Lampasas Cut Plain vegetational areas at 160 m (525 ft) elevation.
Location
Near Robinson, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2019
Scientific name
Asterocampa celtics
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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A beautiful top view of this Hackberry Emperor Stanley! Looks like an evening shot ;)
 
B
a great portrait of this handsome butterfly with its original name, Stanley!!! warm colors and excellent setting, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
He looks lovely against that background, Stanley.
 
Doc Duck
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A very well-dressed emperor - no "new clothes" on this fella! |=)|
 
delia todd
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Not only a lovely pattern on him, he's a delightful shape as well.

A cracking picture this Stanley - many thanks lad.
 

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