It is common in the southern half of Minnesota where it’s host species, northern hackberry, is also found. Coordinator Tools. Hackberry Emperor Asterocampa celtis. We need your help. Specimen type: Photograph. Hackberry Emperor Asterocampa celtis. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. Asterocampa celtis Butterflies and Moths of North America. Sighting 1274898. We want to express our gratitude to all who showed their support by making a contribution this year. Butterflies and Moths of Texas Showcase listing of Butterflies and Moths found in the state of Texas. Though common it is sometimes overlooked due to its tendency to fly around the tops of trees. This plant supports Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) and Question Mark Butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis) larvae. Submitted by: Janbarie. We depend on donations to keep Butterflies and Moths of North America freely available. Questionmark butterflies have an interesting life cycles: overwintered adult Question Mark butterflies lay eggs from spring until the end of May. Emperor Moth. The caterpillar is a pretty pale green with a small but noticeable crown of horns behind its head. Observation date: August 27, 2020. We depend on donations to keep Butterflies and Moths of North America online and freely available. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. Scientific name: Saturnia pavonia. The hackberry butterfly is a subtly colored insect that is a brown blur on the wing, but an eyed beauty up close. 57 Hawk, Sphinx, Silk, Emperor, and Allied Moths Superfamily Bombycoidea; 2 Hooktip Moths and Allies Superfamily Drepanoidea; 4 Curved-horn Moths Superfamily Gelechioidea; 74 Geometrid and Swallowtail Moths Superfamily Geometroidea; ... Hackberry Emperor 65. Butterflies and Moths of Arizona Showcase listing of Butterflies and Moths found in the state of Arizona. Submitted by: tnjbodker. Note: Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man-drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general "reach" as showcased on our website. ... We depend on donations to keep Butterflies and Moths of North America freely available. You can donate to support this project at any time. We want to express our gratitude to all who showed their support by making a contribution this year. Observation date: September 12, 2020. Pending sightings Sightings I verified Species I created Unidentifiable sightings. As the name suggests, it feeds on the leaves of hackberry trees. Butterflies and Moths of Virginia Showcase listing of Butterflies and Moths found in the state of Virginia. Hackberry emperor : Hackberry emperor (Asterocampa celtis) is a medium-sized brushfooted butterfly, with a wingspan of 2 ″ to 2 ⅞ ″. Butterflies and Moths of Florida Showcase listing of Butterflies and Moths found in the state of Florida. If everyone who uses this resource gives a small amount, we could cover our ongoing costs, develop new features, and upgrade the system.