Tawny Emperor
The Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton) is mainly orange in color, with black and white spots. It ranges throughout most of the Eastern United States down to northeast Mexico. Enjoys tree sap.
Wing spread: 2.0" - 2.75"
Host Plants: Hackberries
Tawny Emperor Butterfly Life Cycle Stages and Times
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Egg stage | 3 to 9 days |
| Caterpillar (larval) stage | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Chrysalis (pupal) stage | 7 to 10 days |
| Adult butterfly stage | 6 to 14 days |
Tawny Emperor Butterfly |
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Tawny Emperor Butterfly - dorsal view |
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Tawny Emperor - ventral view |
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