Butterflies of Tucson, Arizona
This guide provides an overview of the butterflies that live in and around Tucson, Arizona. Skippers are not covered here, there are so many of them that they deserve their own field guide. There are 5 families of "true" butterflies: Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Lycaenidae, includes ...more ↓
Hackberry Emperor
The Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis) is a North American butterfly that belongs to the family of brushfooted butterflies, Nymphalidae.
Tawny Emperor
The Tawny Emperor (Asterocampa clyton) is a species of brush-footed butterfly. It is native to North America, especially the eastern half from Canada to northern Mexico.
Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia, also known as Empress Leilia or Leilia Hackberry Butterfly is a species of butterflies in the Nymphalidae family.
