Viceroy (LEP118) Limenitis archippus 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. |