Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1300860

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: July 15, 2021
Submitted by: LassDream
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flew around me and landed on my arm shortly after a tornado touched down nearby. Then flew onto the wall where I grabbed a picture before it flew off again. It was midnight black with the wing tips the colour of autumn leaves. Have never seen anything like it before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario

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