Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202488

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: April 14, 2019
Submitted by: jeh802
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very warm spring afternoon. Several individuals seen flying around.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: April 20, 2019
Coordinator notes: Correct ID. I usually see a bunch of post-overwintering Mourning Cloaks in my neighborhood in April, too; they use cottonwood and willow trees in people's yards as host plants.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan