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Limenitis archippus
I thought at first this might be a Monarch but just seen the post on the viceroy and now am leaning towards Viceroy. Can someone confirm?
Edge of wooded area in tall grass near a small ditch in South Louisiana.
Spotted on May 29, 2010
Submitted on Jul 15, 2011
6 Comments
Very clear striking picture.
Ahh I see what your are talking about. Very subtle difference the hind wing and it was only about 3 inches. Thanks!
I concur with AnnaWhipkey. Definitely a Viceroy!
You have a viceroy. Viceroy has a black line on the hind wing. See this page http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/monarch...
the best way to tell is the size he Monarch is bigger than the Viceroy
I could be wrong, but I think the spots on its body are indicative of a Monarch.