Mourning Cloak

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Common name:  Mourning Cloak

Latin Name:  Nymphalis antiopa

Wingspan:  60 - 75 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Near trees

Preferred Flowers/Food: Sap, Willow Catkins

Time of year seen:  April to October (Additional Sightings)

Caterpillar's Diet: Elm, poplar and willow

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Location: Cochrane, AB
Date: Aug. 15, 2003

               

                        

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