5-6-07. Falcon Heights, TX.
©Berry Nall or as stated

The Hackberry Emperor is a very common butterfly in Starr county. It is easily attracted by rotten fruit and similar bait.

Compare to:
Empress Leilia
Tawny Emperor

Caterpillar comparison of the three common Asterocampa species found in Starr County.

Life History of Hackberry Emperor

Host plants recorded
in Texas' lower Rio Grande Valley:

  • Spiny Hackberry, Celtis ehrenbergiana
  • Sugar Hackberry, Celtis laevigata
Sightings by Month
 
 
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10
8
6
4
2
0
(in Starr Co, 2010-2019)
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Per month: 
1 seen
 
2 seen
 
>2 seen

Explanation of sightings data
Click thumbnails to view below. Pictures with the same date are different views of the same individual unless specified otherwise.