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22-APR-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

A very tattered mourning cloak, one of four I saw today as the sun warmed up the garden. This species overwinters under bark, or in crevices, waiting until warmth urges them out. If the weather turns colder, they will head back to shelter to wait it out.

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Blandine Mangin23-Apr-2013 06:54
beautiful colors ! v
joseantonio23-Apr-2013 04:17
Very nice capture. Seem quite intelligent to look for the warm weather.V.
Ann Shapiro23-Apr-2013 01:32
Beautiful! Great capture! V
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