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Butterfly (or is it a moth!) I.D.?

Discussion in 'Butterfly / Moth' started by fulgora77, May 6, 2009.

  1. fulgora77

    fulgora77 New Seed

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    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)

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    ( photo / image / picture from fulgora77's Garden )
     
    fulgora77, May 6, 2009
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  2. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    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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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Yep, Eileen is correct. Mourning Cloak - Nymphalis antiopa
     
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  4. fulgora77

    fulgora77 New Seed

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    Thank you both! :-D
     
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  5. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Yes correct,and it is also the State butterfly of Montana.
     
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    butterflylover New Seed

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    That's definitely a butterfly! :)
     
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