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Mourning Cloak butterflies have purple-blackwings with a bright yellow border and blue spots.

Its wingspan is 2 to 4 inches.

Mourning Cloak butterflies live in woods and parks.

They can be found in all of North America.

Host Plants:black willow, elm, aspen, cottonwood

Adult Food: tree sap from oaks

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