Mourning Cloak butterfly

Nymphalis antiopa

Habitat:

spotted while walking along the cross-country ski runs in the Cyprus Provincial Park, Vancouver.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Reza Hashemizadeh 11 years ago

Mourning Cloak butterfly

Nymphalis antiopa Nymphalis antiopa

4 Comments

pamsai 11 years ago

Wow, thanks Reza. That's a fascinating link, lots of interesting info.

Reza Hashemizadeh 11 years ago

Hi Pamsai, according to this website "The North American common name for this species, mourning cloak, refers to its resemblance to a traditional cloak worn when one was "in mourning". Its common name in England is "Camberwell Beauty". Doubtless, it has many other common names throughout its Eurasian range.".....below is a link for more Info !
http://www.naturenorth.com/spring/bug/mc...