Pavon Emperor (Doxocopa pavon)

Compare to: Silver Emperor, Band-Celled Sister

 

(note green tongue)

Bentsen State Park-WBC, Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX
December 18, 2006 (D&J Dauphin)

 

(male)

(female Emperors: Pavon foreground, Tawny background)

(female)

Anzalduas County Park, Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX
November 21, 2003 (D Hanson)