Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 959034

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: February 22, 2014
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed the male pursue the female for about five minutes before the pair mated on a piece of dead wood about 10 inches off the ground. Temperature was in the mid 60's on a sunny day with wind 5 - 10 mph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: February 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.