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Discrete Underside - _TNY_1540

The mourning cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) hibernates in adult form so the undersides of the wings are boringly brown to avoid predation.

 

This guy was a bit shy at first, but let me get closer after a lot of tries.

 

Topside shot: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/33058356693/

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Uploaded on April 7, 2017
Taken on April 5, 2017