Tawny Emperor
Asterocampa clyton
Asterocampa clyton
The Tawny Emperor is a very common butterfly in Starr county. It is easily attracted by rotten fruit and similar bait.
Compare to:
Empress Leilia
Hackberry Emperor
Caterpillar comparison of the three common
Asterocampa species found in Starr County.
Life History of Tawny Emperor
Host plants recorded
in Texas' lower Rio Grande Valley:
- Sugar Hackberry, Celtis laevigata
#
Y
e
a
r
s
Y
e
a
r
s
10
8
6
4
2
0
(in Starr Co, 2010-2019)
Explanation of sightings data
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Month
Per month:
1 seen
2 seen
>2 seen
Explanation of sightings data