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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject: Butterfly (or is it a moth!) I.D.?
This butterfly?/moth? came to visit me at work today. I have never seen one like this in Newfoundland before, I joined the forum just to find out what it is! (Sorry about the quality, this is a cell phone pic) ( photo / image / picture from fulgora77's Garden )

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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject:
I'm pretty sure your butterfly is a Camberwell Beauty(Nymphalis antiopa.) In North American it is known as the Mourning Cloak. This butterfly is widespead in the northern hemisphere. _________________

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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:
Yep, Eileen is correct. Mourning Cloak - Nymphalis antiopa _________________ Mortals must do what they are here to creatively do or they will become cranky. If you can't stand the heat, don't tickle the Dragon Last edited by toni on Thu May 07, 2009 1:36 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:
Thank you both!

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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 4:56 am Post subject:
Yes correct,and it is also the State butterfly of Montana. _________________ Have a look at MY NATURE SITE

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:15 pm Post subject:
That's definitely a butterfly!

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