Mourning Cloak
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The caterpillars feed on leaves from a variety of trees, including willow and elm, which partially explains it wide spread distribution.
The brown wings with white edging help provide camouflage for the butterfly as it nectars on tree sap.
Many adults hibernate during the winter, becoming one of the first species seen when the weather warms during spring.
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