Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1288537

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: April 07, 2021
Date notes: Unseasonably warm weather for the previous 4 days. Morning temp was approximately 65 degrees.
Submitted by: nc1marm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Unseasonably warm weather for the previous 4 days - daytime temps were in the 70's. The morning of the observation, the butterfly was very active flying around the flower bed and perennials were popping up through the ground with the warm, sunny temps. The time of the observation, the weather was sunny and 65 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: April 15, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, St. Clair County