Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: April 08, 2021
Date notes: 8th of April is quite early for a butterfly, any species, up here. What is it feeding on when there is still snow on the ground and no flowers?
Submitted by: luclemieux
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed this species in summer. This is a first for an 8th of April. Although temperatures are abnormally high (+22c), it is very early especially that there is still snow on the ground and no flowers yet.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec