In Alaska, mourning cloak can be found throughout the state, including in the interior, coastal areas, and in the southeast region, in a variety of habitats, including forests, meadows, along riverbanks, parks, and gardens, and is also distributed across most of North America and Eurasia. It is a migratory species, with populations in North America moving southward in the fall and returning northward in the spring.
They are often seen basking in the sun on rocks, logs, or other objects to warm themselves before taking flight.
