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Mourning Cloak Butterfly

Nymphalis antiopa antiopa

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown body and wings with white markings. Its wings are pretty shredded.

Habitat:

Flying around in the backyard. Landed on a bird of paradise plant.

Reference Links:

Species Nymphalis antiopa - Mourning Cloak - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Could this be a beat up Mourning Cloak? If so, I'll combine pics with my confirmed sighting.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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