Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377645

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: April 02, 2024
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly sunny, windy, about 60 degrees. I spotted this butterfly in my backyard resting on the concrete edging between the turf and shrub bed. The only plants blooming were spring bulbs in the front yard - Hyacinth and Chionodoxa.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: Pretty beat hibernator from fall...welcome to the 2024 season Sally! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County