Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 961048

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: March 31, 2014
Submitted by: Martha Veasey Sawyer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I first spotted this one in late February and thought it must be migrating, but I'm still seeing it here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: April 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: These hibernate locally as adults in protected tree cavities.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Montgomery County