Description

The Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) is a North American butterfly that closely resembles the Monarch but is slightly smaller, with orange wings bordered in black and a distinctive black horizontal line across the hindwings, typically found in wetlands, meadows, and along streams.

Range

It is found throughout the state.

Similar Species

This species is a mimic of the Monarch, but the Monarch is bigger and the viceroy has a distinctive black line across the hindwing that is lacking in the Monarch.

Host Plants

Trees and shrubs including: Willow (Salix spp.), Poplar (Populus spp.), especially Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

Flight

Overwinters in chrysalis, and can emerge as early as May and can fly until September.