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Tawny Emperor

Asterocampa clyton

Taxonomy

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

About

Asterocampa clyton, the tawny emperor, is a species of brush-footed butterfly. It is native to North America, especially the eastern half from Canada to northern Mexico. The tawny emperor should not be mistaken for a very similar Asterocampa butterfly, the hackberry emperor, which can be distinguished by the white

Frequently Asked Questions

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