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Camberwell beauty, mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
Subject: Camberwell beauty, mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)
Poster: Wiki Photos (---@---.---)
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Camberwell beauty, mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa)


W.Lewin. del. et. sculpt.
Date 1795
Source http://www.flickr.com/photos/biodivlibrary/9685827261
Author William Lewin
Full title The papilios of Great Britain, systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature, with the natural history of each species, from a close application to the subject, and observations made in different countries of this kingdom; as well as from breeding numbers from the egg, or caterpillar, during the last thirty years.
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_papilios_of_Great_Britain_(9685827261).jpg

Nymphalis antiopa, known as the mourning cloak in North America and the Camberwell beauty in Britain, is a large butterfly native to Eurasia and North America. The immature form of this species is sometimes known as the spiny elm caterpillar. Other older names for this species include grand surprise and white petticoat.

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