Mourning Cloak Butterfly, Nymphalis antiopa, as known is North America and in North America and as the Camberwell beauty in Britain, is a large butterfly native to Eurasia and North America. These butterflies have a lifespan of 11 to 12 months, one of the longest lifespans for any butterfly. Pictured recently emerged adult and chrysalis. Photo by Jennifer


emergence of a mourning cloak butterfly from its chrysalis and pupa state


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Location: Los Angeles, California USA
Photo credit: © Jennifer Graylock / Alamy / Afripics
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