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Mourning Cloak

© David A. Dawson

Mourning Cloak

Uploaded: March 24, 2011

Description

Mourning Cloak Butterfly
Canon 100mm lens, ISO 200, F/9, 1/160 second. Missouri, 3/11/11.


Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Michelle Alton March 24, 2011

Wow...I haven't seen or heard of this butterfly since I was in fourth grade...over 50 years ago... Wonderful! #1363844

David A. Dawson March 24, 2011

Thanks for taking the time to comment Michelle.

I have a "thing" for butterflies, and this one is very interesting.
Adults hibernate, and can sometimes be found on warm sunny days in the winter.
There are only two broods per year, but they have a (relatively) long lifespan.
It is considered a prize find in England, where it is known as the Camberwell Beauty. #9315416


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