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Mourning Cloak

Nymphalis antiopa

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Description:

butterfly

Habitat:

river bottoms


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Liam
Liam a year ago
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa Nymphalis antiopa

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Liam
Liam a year ago

They fly year-round down here, but they're among the first fliers where you are.

AnnaWhipkey
AnnaWhipkey a year ago

Thanks for the ID Liam. I was surprised to see a butterfly this early but apparently mourning cloaks can overwinter.

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Spotted by AnnaWhipkey

Indiana, USA

Lat: 40.38, Long: -87.08

Spotted on Mar 11, 2012
Submitted on Mar 12, 2012

Spotted for mission

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janssen tract

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