Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Fairly common in early spring and late spring, Mourning Cloak is one of the few species you might find flying on a warm winter's day. Only occasionally seen in summer in North Carolina. A fresh Mourning Cloak is spectacular.

Wake Co., NC 6/4/05.

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Granville Co., NC 6/4/05.

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Durham Co., NC 8/16/09.

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Orange Co., NC 4/10/05.

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Orange Co., NC 4/10/05.

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