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Nymphalis antiopa Nymphalis antiopa, a bit worn along the edges, resting on Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) flowers. Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Mourning Cloak,Nymphalidae,Nymphalis antiopa,Summer,United States,butterfly,grass,insect Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Nymphalis antiopa

Nymphalis antiopa, a bit worn along the edges, resting on Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) flowers.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Excellent shot! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      Had to follow this one around for a bit before it landed on the grass. Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Worth it! Posted 4 years ago

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The Mourning Cloak

"Nymphalis antiopa", known as the Mourning Cloak in North America and the Camberwell Beauty in Britain, is a large butterfly native to Eurasia and North America. See also Anglewing butterflies. The immature form of this species is sometimes known as the spiny elm caterpillar.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Jul 6, 2019. Captured Jul 6, 2019 15:46 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/790s
  • ISO125
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.