Limenitis archippus Cramer 1775

Viceroy

Species recognized by GW Beccaloni, MJ Scoble, GS Robinson & B Pitkin, The Global Lepidoptera Names Index external link in 
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University of Alberta Museums external link
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Copyright © 2010 University of Alberta Museums. Some rights reserved external link
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Schmidt, B. C.
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E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum external link
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The Viceroy is well-known for its mimetic resemblance to the Monarch (Danaus plexippus). The black median line across the hindwing is the quickest way to distinguish it from the Monarch. These two species can even be separated on the wing by their distinctive flight: Monarchs have a leisurely, floating flight and hold their wings at an angle above the body when gliding, while Viceroys hold their wings in a flat plane when gliding, a behaviour characteristic of the genus Limenitis.
Andrew Brower. Curator. "Limenitis archippus Cramer 1775". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/159832". Accessed 15 Mar 2010.