Mourning Cloak Butterfly

[4rum]

02-28-26 Had this magnificent Mourning Cloak Butterfly visit the back yard. It's very early to see butterflies of any species.

 

[Jeff1562 62]

Nice shots ....

 

[terri49]

Gorgeous! It does seem early, but take the gift, right? Glad you were able to get a couple shots.

 

[4rum]

Nice shots ....

Thank you.

 

[4rum]

Gorgeous! It does seem early, but take the gift, right? Glad you were able to get a couple shots.

Oh yeah! This Mourning Cloak is especially rewarding. They are normally a deep woods butterfly, dining on tree sap instead of nectar. I was very fortunate for this photo op! And thanks for the kind comment.

 

[jeffashman24]

Nice shots! I saw an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail today, very early indeed.

 

[4rum]

Absolutely! I'm afraid they're going to get their little feelings hurt.