Mourning Cloak Butterfly monarch wing The majority of the species

The majority of the species from this genus are found in Southeast Asia

This particular specimen has been preserved in a 6" x 6" frame

Formerly known as Tympanoterpes giga

specifically in many regions of Florida and Texas

Mourning Cloak Butterfly monarch wing The majority of the speciesThe Nymphalis antiopa butterfly is a distinctive species found in Eurasia and North America. Its striking pattern, as described by L. Hugh Newman, bears a resemblance to a rebellious girl dressed in mourning attire, with a hint of her bold and colorful dress peeking through at the bottom. The background photograph was captured by Beth Watson at San Roch Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, adding an extra touch of beauty to this carefully preserved