Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 960436

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: March 21, 2014
Submitted by: stomlins701
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The Nymphalis antiopa would sun itself on the ground, then fly about a bit, and got into a dog-fight with 2 Battus philenor's, before settling back down on the ground in nearly the same location. This routine continued for about 5 minutes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: March 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Liberty County, Florida, United States