Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1210873

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: June 20, 2019
Submitted by: Jennywren T
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was flying fast around our milkweed colony, landing on several of the blooming flower heads. It is not a common sight here in central Nebraska and even more unusual for it to be nectaring. It hung around quite a while, flying from one to another flower heads. It was a warm, sunny day, slightly cooling toward evening.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: December 03, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Hall County