Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958397

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: September 04, 2013
Submitted by: BIDEOBOB
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Besides resting in sunny spots, this butterfly spent a lot of time feeding on fallen rotten/ripe crab apple fruit ---- fueling up before hibernation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: February 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Monroe County