Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1155914

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: April 28, 2018
Submitted by: rivi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly has been hanging around our front yard for several weeks acting quite territorial and chasing off other butterflies of different species but allowing another Mourning Cloak to remain. The weather has been pretty dry and we have planted several new flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 29, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.