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Viceroy Butterfly - Limenitis archippus Superfamily: Papilionidae (The true butterflies) / Family: Nymphalidae (Brushfoot butterflies) / Subfamily: Limenitidinae (Admirals and relatives) Species: Limenitis archippus |
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 Viceroy Butterfly |
 Monarch Butterfly |
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Viceroy |
 Monarch |
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| It is frequently noted that the Viceroy (a non-toxic butterfly) mimics the aposematic coloring of the supposedly toxic Monarch butterfly. However, recent research suggests this so-called Batesian mimicry may not be as simple as first thought; CLICK HERE to read an article detailing recent scientific thinking on the Viceroy - Monarch puzzle. | ||