Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380248

Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa

Observation date: May 21, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen aggressively guarding the trail against all comers (including me - it literally attacked the cell-phone as I attempted to film its flight). This section of trail has the landscape transitioning from a Eucalyptus grove to a more standard riparian environ, with Sycamore, Mulefat, and grasses. This individual used Sycamore leaves as a resting perch between patrols. Weather was mostly sunny with patchy coastal fog and temps in the upper 60's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County