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Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)

Mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) is a widespread species of butterfly known for its dark brown wings with a pale yellow border. It was once very common in California, but has become quite rare in many counties since the early 2000s.


Mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa), butterfly recently emerged from chrysalis. Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, Solano County, California, USA.
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