Hackberry Emperor
Asterocampa celtis
The Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) is a common and widespread butterfly on much of the United States and northern Mexico. The first 2 shots here were taken in May, 2003, in Austin, Travis Co., Texas. The 3rd shot was also in Austin, but in June, 2003. A Canon EOS 10D and EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 2X extender was used on these 3 shots.
The Hackberry Emperor shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in August, 2009. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash.
The Hackberry Emperor shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in September, 2009. This shot was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash.
The next 4 shots were taken in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in October, 2009, with a Canon EOS 1D Mark III and an EF 300mm F/4 L IS lens and 2X extender and 580 flash.
The shot shown here shows a Hackberry Emperor (above) and the similar Tawny Emperor (below).
The Hackberry Emperor shown here was in Austin, Travis Co., Texas, in October, 2010. This image was taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and a Sigma 50-500mm lens and Canon 580 flash.