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Nymphalis antiopa
"Short projections on both wings, borders irregular. Upperside is purple-black with a wide, bright yellow border on outer margins, and a row of iridescent blue spots at the inner edge of the border." "Wing Span: 2 1/4 - 4 inches (5.7 - 10.1 cm)."
"Because Mourning Cloaks roam and migrate, they are found almost anywhere that host plants occur including woods, openings, parks, and suburbs; and especially in riparian areas."
I felt truly lucky to get as close of look to this beauty as I did.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2013
Submitted on Jul 30, 2013
2 Comments
I would have to agree beaker98. I was rather surprised that it just sat there and let me get these shots.
Beautiful!