Mourning Cloak Butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa)
Brown Butterfly with Pale-yellow Edges
Copyright: Fred Miller
Here is an one-of-a-kind beauty that cannot be missed. In Britain, the Mourning Cloak is referred to as the ‘Camberwell Beauty’. This butterfly is not only gorgeous, but also amazing.
They can live up to 10 months. The first brood in late spring will actually hibernate throughout the summer, called aestivation. In the fall, they become active again before hibernating in the winter months.
The Mourning Cloak is usually one of the first butterflies to fly in colder months. They can fly when temperatures outside reach 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
This exceptional butterfly is a must have in all your gardens. See more photos below to help you identify the stages of the Mourning Cloak butterfly life cycle.
Mourning Cloak Photos, Facts, And Information
Black Larva with Red Dots and Black Spines
Copyright: Michael Hammons
Brown-grey Chrysalis with Spines
Copyright: Donald Gudehus
Red-Brown Butterfly with White Edges and Blue Dots
Copyright: Kam W.
Brown Butterfly with Beige Edges
Copyright: Kam W.
Maroon Wings with Blue Dots and Cream Edges
Copyright: Fred Miller
Red-brown Wings with Blue Spots and Cream Edges
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
Mourning Cloak Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Mourning Cloak: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Mourning Cloak: (What is this?)
Mourning Cloak Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 2 1/4 in. to 4 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Forests, open areas, parks, streams
Mourning Cloak Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
