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Tag Archives: mourning cloak
Mourning Cloaks
There seem to be more mourning cloak butterflies, Nymphalis antiopa, flying around than one would normally expect for this time of year. They perch in the trees and feed on fallen apples. Soon they will squeeze themselves into a tiny … Continue reading
The Grand Surprise
The mourning cloak is often the first butterfly to show up in the spring. It is one of the latest butterflies to be seen in the late autumn as well. In fact, this butterfly has the longest adult life span of … Continue reading
Previews of Coming Attractions
It is cold now. We have several inches of snow. But spring is just around the corner. In three weeks, or maybe in as many as eight, we will see our first butterflies. They could be mourning cloaks. Maybe they … Continue reading
Butterfly Activities
A week ago we still had sunny weather and plenty of butterfly activity. I found a mourning cloak which was drinking sap from wounds on a lilac bush and chased it around with my camera. Mourning cloaks are one of … Continue reading
Posted in butterflies, invertebrates
Tagged butterfly, macro photography, mourning cloak, Nymphalis antiopa
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Late Season Butterflies
I took this week off as a vacation from work. As a result, I have been able to get out in the middle of the day to photograph butterflies. The weather has been beautiful, although just a little bit on … Continue reading
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Tagged bronze copper, butterflies, butterfly, eastern comma, fiery skipper, mourning cloak, orange sulfur, photography, sachem
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Welcome, March
It is March finally. So long February. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. I have another web site where I do a “Butterfly Forecast” that covers central Iowa. Check it out–I hope you enjoy it. This … Continue reading
