Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085131

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: June 15, 2016
Submitted by: JamesW
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I've not seen these caterpillars prior to this year. For the ast several days, they seem to be migrating/pairing. They have been on the side/back of my house (stucco). They've ended up under the eaves in pairs. They are now "hanging" getting ready to metamorphis I assume.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 19, 2016
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Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County