Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1360803

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: May 14, 2022
Submitted by: Susan McSwain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eating Dwarf Hackberry leaves (Celtis tenuifolia). I have not found mention anywhere of this butterfly feeding on Hackberry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: Earlier instar Mourning Cloak…Hackberry is a host.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Nelson County