Mourning Cloak Butterfly monarch wing 5–5 inches

5–5 inches

Formerly known as Tympanoterpes giga

This particular specimen is beautifully preserved and displayed in a 9"x9" frame

This particular specimen is carefully preserved and displayed in a 9" x 9" frame

Mourning Cloak Butterfly monarch wing 5–5 inchesThe 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