Unknown Butterfly

[Dave NY]

I only know 1 Butterfly, the Monarch. Can someone identify this guy for me, It didn't like me getting too close, about 15 feet was the limit.

 

[Nikon photographer]

It's a Mourning Cloaks butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa),also known as a Camberwell beauty this side of the pond.

 

[K9Kirk]

It sure is pretty, Dave.

 

[jeffashman]

Yes, a Mourning Cloak. If you look in the upper right corner of your picture, you might see a little square with a dot in the middle; if you click on it, it will identify what is in the picture if it can. I just noticed the ID box in the past month, not sure how long it's been there. Both Bing and Google have a version.

 

[Dave NY]

Yes, a Mourning Cloak. If you look in the upper right corner of your picture, you might see a little square with a dot in the middle; if you click on it, it will identify what is in the picture if it can. I just noticed the ID box in the past month, not sure how long it's been there. Both Bing and Google have a version.

I don't see the square, maybe because I posted it, I'll look for it in other posts.

It's a Mourning Cloaks butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa),also known as a Camberwell beauty this side of the pond.

Thanks for the identification, I learned something new today.

 

[K9Kirk]

Yes, a Mourning Cloak. If you look in the upper right corner of your picture, you might see a little square with a dot in the middle; if you click on it, it will identify what is in the picture if it can. I just noticed the ID box in the past month, not sure how long it's been there. Both Bing and Google have a version.

I've noticed that in the corner but didn't know what it was, and I haven't heard anything about it. Nice to know, thanks Jeff!

 

[Nikon photographer]

I'd love to see one here in England, there not a native species, but sometimes makes it to out southern parts if England, I'm still yet to spot a swallowtail, that inhabits here in the Eastern parts of the UK, I haven't photographed any butterflies for a while, but I do travel, even overseas to photograph them, not the easiest subjects to photograph, but a subject I thoroughly enjoy, I have many photos on my Website,your photo has made me want to get out and get some more photos.

 

[Dave NY]

I'd love to see one here in England, there not a native species, but sometimes makes it to out southern parts if England, I'm still yet to spot a swallowtail, that inhabits here in the Eastern parts of the UK, I haven't photographed any butterflies for a while, but I do travel, even overseas to photograph them, not the easiest subjects to photograph, but a subject I thoroughly enjoy, I have many photos on my Website,your photo has made me want to get out and get some more photos.

I have a neighbor that allows milkweed to grow just for Monarchs. They are in bloom now and I see Monarchs over there so I have to go over and try to get some pics of them. Will post them when I get some good ones. There is also another kind around I think they are called Swallowtails, I have always called them yellow Monarchs, they are about the same size as a Monarch but yellow instead of orange.