McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / B_Viceroy
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Medium Butterflies
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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B_Viceroy Common Name:
Viceroy
 
 
Scientific Name: Limenitis archippus

 

Habitat & Flight Period: Moist areas often where willows are present / Most abundant in July & August

 

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.