Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 698557

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: February 27, 2012
Submitted by: rcsegal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this caterpillar just inside my garage door. Moved it outside so it wouldn't get squished when I closed the door. Seemed to like sticking close to the house rather than when I put it in the dirt.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 27, 2012
Coordinator notes: The caterpillar may be seeking a safe place to pupate (turn into a chrysalis) to transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly.
Partner project: Los Angeles Butterfly Survey