Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Nymphalis antiopa
33.1468, -117.009
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Description:
This butterfly insisted it stay on my white hat so it's colors show up to those flying above. Spotting Image 1
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Description:
"Nymphalis antiopa has a wingspan of 62–75 mm. The upper side of the butterfly is colored in a very dark red, with a bright, yellowish border around the wings. There is a darker band with bright blue spots between the border and the dark red inner side. Sexes are similar, although the females are slightly larger." - Wikipedia
Habitat:
This series all took place on my head in the backyard!
Notes:
It wasn't very easy turning the camera toward me and shooting :)
Aka Camberwell Beauty, Grand Surprise and White Petticoat
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Nymphalis antiopa
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012
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