Mourning Cloak Caterpillar

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Common name:  Mourning Cloak Caterpillar

Latin Name:  Nymphalis antiopa
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Length:  up to 60 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Near trees

Preferred Flowers/Food: Sap, Willow Catkins

Time of year seen:  Late March to October

Food Plants: Elm, poplar and willow

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Location: Calgary, AB
Date: Jul. 6, 2005