Viceroy,
Limenitis
archippus <LEP118>
The Viceroy looks very much like the Monarch, although it is not
closely related. This mimicry gives
it protection from birds that have learned to avoid the distasteful
Monarchs. Its deep orange color,
black veins and borders, and white dots are like those of the Monarch. But it also has a black line around the
hindwing past the middle. Viceroys occur
around willows, especially along watercourses. The banded admirals are close relatives. |