Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1243498

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: March 15, 2020
Submitted by: KiraLight
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo taken at Hopkins Wilderness Park, Redondo Beach CA. Weather was mostly sunny with scattered clouds (68-70 F); first day without rain since 3/9/2020 (5 days of rain). Butterfly just seemed to be enjoying the sun; did not have any particular direction or plan, stayed within a 10-15 meter radius of photo's location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 16, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey