Mourning Cloak Butterfly entomology The Southern Dogface Butterfly

The Southern Dogface Butterfly

is a prominent North American species belonging to the Saturniidae family

or Ayuthia spectabile

in which the male is a fraction of the size of the female

Mourning Cloak Butterfly entomology The Southern Dogface ButterflyThe Nymphalis antiopa butterfly, native to Eurasia and North America, has a unique pattern described by L. Hugh Newman that resembles a rebellious girl wearing mourning clothes while also revealing a glimpse of her vibrant dress. This beautiful butterfly is carefully preserved in a 6x6" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid free) double matting, an acid free