| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / B_Viceroy
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Medium Butterflies Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Viceroy
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| Scientific Name: | Limenitis archippus
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| Habitat & Flight Period: | Moist areas often where willows are present / Most abundant in July & August
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| Comment: | Markings and color mimics the toxic Monarch. Notice the black semi-circular ring crossing the upperside of the hindwings. This distinguishes it from the Monarch. Larvae feed on Willow.
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