Mourning Cloak eclosion - Nymphalis antiopa

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Copyright © 2007 NatureBoy aka Antoine H.

Mourning Cloak eclosion - Nymphalis antiopa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
July 12, 2007
Size: approx 6-7 cm

My Mourning cloaks began eclosing the morning of July 12. They're continuing to come out. I currently have 9 individuals and a few more to come! They make for great macro pictures.

Also see:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonios-pics/653773569/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonios-pics/653773669/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonios-pics/2394196474/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonios-pics/793675875/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonios-pics/729120954/

Images of this individual: tag all

Group of Mourning Cloak caterpillars - Nymphalis antiopa

Mourning Cloak Pupae ! - Nymphalis antiopa

Mourning Cloak Pupa ! - Nymphalis antiopa

Mourning Cloak eclosion - Nymphalis antiopa

Contributed by Antoine Hnain on 13 July, 2007 - 9:40am
Last updated 2 January, 2010 - 5:21pm

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