Mourning Cloak Butterfly – 4/19/15

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 4/19/15

Observation Time: 2:10 p.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary

Common Name: Mourning Cloak Butterfly

Scientific Name: Nymphalis antiopa

Comments: This is a striking butterfly overwinters as an adult.That is why it is the first butterfly you are likely to see in early spring.

More Information: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Nymphalis-antiopa