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Mourning Cloak Caterpillar Larvae are black and spiny with a row of eight red patches down the back. The butterflies are one of the earliest seen in spring because they overwinter as adults.<br /> <br /> Caterpillar,Geotagged,Mourning Cloak,Mourning Cloak Caterpillar,Nymphalis,Nymphalis antiopa,Spring,United States,butterfly larva,larva Click/tap to enlarge

Mourning Cloak Caterpillar

Larvae are black and spiny with a row of eight red patches down the back. The butterflies are one of the earliest seen in spring because they overwinter as adults.

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The Mourning Cloak

"Nymphalis antiopa", known as the Mourning Cloak in North America and the Camberwell Beauty in Britain, is a large butterfly native to Eurasia and North America. See also Anglewing butterflies. The immature form of this species is sometimes known as the spiny elm caterpillar.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 28, 2018. Captured Jun 14, 2013 23:44 in 191-199 Main St, Cold Spring, NY 10516, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm