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Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

Photo by Shane_S
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Description:

Brown with white trim and blue spots. I'd say the wingspan was about 2.5 to 3 inches. These are the first butterflies I'm seeing this year. They seem to like being in shaded woodland areas.

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Nymphalis antiopa

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Mourning cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

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