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26 April 2014

Critters: Mourning cloak




A mourning cloak seen in Nuuksio National Park,
18.4.2014.

I'm linking to Camera Critters
and Saturday's Critters.

http://viewingnaturewitheileen.blogspot.fi/2014/04/saturdays-critters-21.html

http://camera-critters.blogspot.fi/2014/04/camera-critters-316.html

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51 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 April 2014 at 08:32

    Hi Gunilla I have never heard of this butterfly. The last shots is my favorite. Have a great weekend.

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  2. orchid032426 April 2014 at 08:36

    Dearest Gunilla;
    Oh sure look rarely seen; how great♡♡♡ I saw a butterfly (common one here), haha no chance to take pictures.

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 10:17

      Thank you, dear Miyako! It's a very common butterfly here. Have a great day!

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  3. Anonymous26 April 2014 at 08:46

    so ein Falter ist mir leider nie begegnet

    DANKE für die schönen Bilder Gunilla
    LG vom katerchen zum Wochenende

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  4. Ela26 April 2014 at 10:29

    I don't know this butterfly. It's beautiful.
    Greetings

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 10:24

      Thank you Ela! It's a common butterfly in Northern Europe and in North America.

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  5. Irma26 April 2014 at 10:48

    Beautiful butterfly, Gunilla.
    Very well photographed.
    Greetings Irma

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  6. Icy BC26 April 2014 at 12:19

    Gorgeous butterfly and great shots!

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  7. Jocee26 April 2014 at 12:25

    Lovely photos, I have never heard of this one. what a find.

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 10:52

      Thank you Jocee! It's not an unusual butterfly around here.

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  8. Carole M.26 April 2014 at 12:40

    how beautiful, and different this is

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  9. Roy Norris26 April 2014 at 13:34

    Amazing shots of a beautiful species Gunilla which you are so lucky to see and photograph. Of course we call it the 'Camberwell Beauty' in UK and we would be extremely fortunate to see one here as they are classed as a rare migrant.

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 11:35

      Thank you Roy! I read about the Brittish name on Wikipedia. Mourning cloak is the same as the Swedish name "sorgmantel".

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  10. eileeninmd26 April 2014 at 14:06

    Gunilla, you Mourning Cloak butterfly is gorgeous. Lovely photos. Thank you for linking up to the critter party! Have a happy weekend!

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  11. Snap26 April 2014 at 14:18

    Beautiful! The coloring is quite distinctive, isn't it?! Happy Critter Day!

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 11:37

      Thank you Snap! This one is easy to identify. Happy Critter Day!

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  12. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow26 April 2014 at 15:09

    Just lovely : )

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  13. Anonymous26 April 2014 at 15:13

    Beautiful butterfly.

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  14. Naquillity26 April 2014 at 15:19

    such a beautiful butterfly. it's always nice to see butterflies different from the ones we have. hope all is well. have a great day~

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 14:40

      Thank you very much! That's one of the things I love about blogging: you get to see many interesting things from all around the world. Enjoy your day.

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  15. TexWisGirl26 April 2014 at 16:14

    i love these butterflies and their rich dark tones and colorful accents!

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    1. Unknown27 April 2014 at 14:41

      Thank you Theresa! I think it's the most gorgeous of our butterflies.

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  16. Rajesh26 April 2014 at 16:30

    Very nice pattern.

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  17. Karen26 April 2014 at 18:13

    Excellent shots of this beauty!

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  18. Ida26 April 2014 at 18:47

    What a lovely butterfly. I've never seen this one before. I like the colors very much.

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  19. Anonymous26 April 2014 at 23:48

    Der Schmetterling sieht ganz samtig und wunderschön aus.

    LG Mathilda ♥

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  20. Jenn Jilks27 April 2014 at 00:18

    Well shot! They overwinter and I saw one the other day, too.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  21. Anonymous27 April 2014 at 16:12

    Simply beautiful!

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  22. Phil Slade27 April 2014 at 18:06

    That is a simply beautiful butterfly Gunilla. Wonderful shots of it. A very descriptive name too.

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  23. NatureFootstep28 April 2014 at 00:11

    härligt fina foton på sorgmanteln. .)

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  24. Louisette28 April 2014 at 00:24

    Dark color, has is name choise, happy sunday , greeting from Belgium

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  25. Leovi28 April 2014 at 21:49

    Wonderful photos, I love these wonderful macro! Exquisite details in this beautiful butterfly!

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  26. Anonymous29 April 2014 at 21:39

    That is so beautiful! I've never seen one like that before.

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