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Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

Photo by cjwidmaier
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44.2912, -76.0219

Field Notes

Description:

Butterfly with yellow fringes and dark brown wings

Habitat:

forest

Notes:

Several of these butterflies were on a gravel road near the puddles in the ruts

Reference Links:

Mourning Cloak - Nymphalis antiopa - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

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bee.jacbs
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Comments (3)
bee.jacbs
No problem. These are usually some of the first butterflies to fly in my area as well, and always a welcome sign of Spring!
cjwidmaier
Thanks for the help and feedback. It was nice to see these out so early in the season. Spring has been slow to come for us.
bee.jacbs
Hi CJ. Nice spotting. One of my favorite butterflies! Keep up the great spottings.

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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