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Hackberry Emperor

Asterocampa celtis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Asterocampa

About

Asterocampa celtis, the hackberry emperor, is a North American butterfly that belongs to the brushfooted butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It gets its name from the hackberry tree (Celtis occidentalis and others in the genus Celtis) upon which it lays its eggs. The hackberry tree is the only host plant for A. celtis and is the food source for larvae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hackberry Emperor?
The scientific name of Hackberry Emperor is Asterocampa celtis.
What kingdom does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Hackberry Emperor belong to?
Hackberry Emperor belongs to the genus Asterocampa.