Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902033

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: June 03, 2013
Submitted by: Kmoreland24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We saw this black spiky caterpillar in our garage on the side of a box. No plants are nearby. Weather was overcast and in the 70s. Caterpillar was very still. The next day it started to form a cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Marion County