Cedar Creek Natural History Area

Insects of Cedar Creek

Order LEPIDOPTERA

The larvae of Hackberry Butterflies (17 NA spp; 2 MN spp) feed on the foliage of the Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis).  Two species collected near CCNHA are Asterocampa celtis and A. clyton.  However, since no Hackberry occurs on Cedar Creek (one small tree noted in 2000), any individuals collected here are likely vagrants.