Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420393

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: March 13, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mid 70s No wind. Seemed to be vying for territory with a Hoary Comma. The Comma kept trying to chase it off, but the Mourning Cloak kept coming back.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 25, 2026
Coordinator notes: that is their thing: perch, patrol, defend a territory; since they are both bivoltine and adult hibernators they often fly at the same time
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County