Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 999763

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: June 13, 2014
Date notes: June 13 2014
Submitted by: Greimtime816
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed this butterfly while mowing my grass near my vegetable and flower garden. I moved the butterfly out of harms way and continued mowing. I noticed that the insect was very slow or sluggish. Later that day I went back out to the garden and the butterfly had passed away with its wings spread fully out. I placed it on a rock and took a photo. I had never seen this butterfly before. You can see the size of the butterfly in the second photo on my hand.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: August 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Clay County