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Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Nymphalis antiopa
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Nymphalidae. Brush-footed butterflies. Wingspan: 6.2 -7.5 cm (2.44 - 3 inches) long. Upper side of wings are very dark red with a bright yellowish-white border (like a petticoat). Dark band of bright blue or purple spots depending on the sunlight. Adult food: Mostly tree sap. Hosts: Mostly willow trees.
Habitat:
Open woodlands at state park. Deciduous and Evergreen Trees near 7 mile long lake. Beltzville State Park, PA
Notes:
Overwinters as an adult. Hibernates in trees and crevices. Frozen alive!! One of the first butterflies to appear in very early spring even when snow is on the ground. (93.50% of my spots I walk out my door and discover.) The butterfly was in the woods and then flew up in the air and landed right near my feet on the walking path so I could get a short video. HA!
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