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Empress Leilia
Asterocampa leilia |
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The Empress Leilia (Asterocampa leilia) is a fairly common member of the Emperor subfamily which occurs in the American southwest and Mexico. The first 3 shots shown here were taken in Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, in April, 2003. These images were shot with a Canon EOS 10D and an EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 2X extender. More images of this species will be added soon. | ![]() |
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The Empress Leilia shown here was in Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio 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 Empress Leilia shown here was in Starr Co., Texas, in May, 2010. The "bite" taken from the inside area of the right wing was likely done by a bird. | ![]() |
Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Cienega Creek, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio Co., Texas 22 August 2013 |
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Empress Leilia 32.9086 |
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Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Rio Grande Village, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., Texas 30 April 2015 |
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Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Cattail Falls trail, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., Texas 4 May 2015 |
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Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Sam Nail Ranch, Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., Texas 27 August 2016 |
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Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio Co., Texas 29 September 2017 |
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Empress Leilia Asterocampa leilia Bentsen Rio Grande State Park, Hidalgo Co., Texas 8 October 2017 |
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