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Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)

Family: Nymphalidae
Sub Family: Limenitidinae

This butterfly is well know for mimicing the Monarch butterfly. Usually found in wetlands and near water sources near willows. The flight is slower than the Monarch.

Hosts: Willows (Salix)

Photo taken on 10/01/98 at the Carolina Pavillion Butterfly House in Durham County, NC