Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Mourning Cloak

Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)We have been seeing more and more butterflies. However, this is one that we do not see a lot of, Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa). It is one of the longest lived butterflies, living up to eleven months. It will overwinter in hollow logs, tree holes and other such places. It takes nectar from some flowers but it also likes overripe fruit and feces.
Posted by Joan at 6:10 PM

2 comments:

  1. WJuly 22, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Because nothing helps you overwinter like over-ripe feces.

    Gross.

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  2. JoanJuly 24, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Thank you, W, for pointing out the ambiguity of the closing sentence. Actually, mourning cloaks prefer fresh feces.

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