Limenitis archippus
The Viceroy Butterfly
Life History


Viceroy larvae resemble bird droppings. Left image © 2005 Kimberly Rama Fleming. Right image © 2006 Brad Smith
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| Scientific Name | Limenitis archippus |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgements | Photograph courtesy InsectImages.org (#2107075) |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| Source Collection | Bugwood Network/Forestry Images |
| Copyright | © David Cappaert |
| Scientific Name | Limenitis archippus |
|---|---|
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Copyright |
© Melody Lytle
|
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- First online 02 July 2007
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