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Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

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Field Notes

Description:

A large woodland butterfly with very dark red wings. The wings are bordered in cream to yellow and there is a darker band with blue spots between the border of the wings and the inner side.

Habitat:

Generally considered a butterfly of the woodlands but can also be found in drier areas such as deserts.

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