Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989215

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: July 15, 2014
Submitted by: jrhalo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found all of these on one smallish tree in large group ~ 30-50 individuals. Was hot bright with slight breeze all individuals were toward the tips of the branches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: I can't make out the host this group of Morning Cloak caterpillars are on but it is probably willow or elm.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Arapahoe County