| Asterocampa clyton clyton (Boisduval & Leconte, 1835) |
| Status: Uncommon resident. |
| Flight Period(s): Probably double brooded, with flights peaking in late June and late August. It has been recorded in Nebraska from 4 June - 21 October. |
| Range: This species inhabits roughly the eastern half of the United States. In Nebraska it is most common in the southeastern portion of the state and ranges west to Furnas and north to Dakota counties. There is also a Pine Ridge population. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Hackberry trees (Celtis occidentalis). |
| Overwinter: As partially grown larvae. |
| Commentary/Habitat: The Tawny Emperor is a resident of woodland margins where the hostplant is found. Adults are rarely observed at nectar, preferring instead rotting fruit and sap flows. The Tawny Emperor is somewhat more reclusive and does not approach humans as does the Hackberry Emperor with which it often flies. |
| Similar Species: See Hackberry Emperor. |
