Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401893

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: May 24, 2025
Submitted by: Tom Wiseman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mourning Cloak soaking up the sun. He flew around me to see what I was. The he rested on the neighbors house ( pictured) for a half hour sunning himself. The he ate some rotten fruit in my backyard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Champaign County