Based on 3,309 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Tennessee, Hackberry Emperor is most often recorded in August; in Tennessee it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor in Tennessee by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Tennessee in August
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Huron Skipper
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary
Pipevine Swallowtail
Silver-spotted Skipper
Common Buckeye
Spicebush Swallowtail
Places to look in Tennessee
Botanical GardenCheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
National ForestCherokee National Forest
State ParkBicentennial Mall State Park
State ParkDunbar Cave State Park
State ParkFort Pillow State Park
State ParkMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
FAQ
When does Hackberry Emperor appear in Tennessee?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Hackberry Emperor in Tennessee?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in Tennessee (3,309 records in our sample).