Mourning Cloak at Owl's Head
Posted on in Recent Sightings by Hawk Mountain
Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) butterflies were seen at Owl’s Head. Mourning Cloaks are native to North America and Eurasia. The upper side of their wings are a deep maroon with iridescent blue spots and a beautiful bright yellow edge. The Mourning Cloak can live up to 10-12 months, one of the longest life spans found in butterflies!
Photo by Bill Moses