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luvsgrtdanes (Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b) Mar 20, 2009

I know this isn't a great picture but it's the best I could get. I saw this fellow the other day in the woods. First time for me to see one so early in our zone.

Thanks a bunch, Ronnie

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luvsgrtdanes (Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b) Mar 20, 2009

A different angle if it helps any.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Mar 20, 2009

This a mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa; Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) - see http://tinyurl.com/ca4vxd for an image of a fresh specimen. They overwinter as adults, and often will emerge from hibernation quite early in the spring (or even during unusually warm winter weather). See http://tinyurl.com/cup54q for detailed information on their biology.

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luvsgrtdanes (Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b) Mar 21, 2009

Thank you Suunto. I was out for a walk in the woods and actually felt rather privileged to see it! Glad to know what it was! Thanks for the links too!

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holeth Corpus Christi, TX(Zone 9a) Apr 24, 2009

LuvsGreatDanes, I disagree with you. That's a GREAT picture of a Mourning Cloak!!! ;-)

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luvsgrtdanes (Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b) Apr 24, 2009

Aw thank you Holeth!

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