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Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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Field Notes

Description:

butterfly

Habitat:

river bottoms

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Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

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Liam
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Comments (2)
Liam
They fly year-round down here, but they're among the first fliers where you are.
AnnaWhipkey
Thanks for the ID Liam. I was surprised to see a butterfly this early but apparently mourning cloaks can overwinter.

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