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Viceroy For Illinois In May - Limenitis archippus
Copyright © 2007 Kenneth Dwain Harrelson

Viceroy For Illinois In May - Limenitis archippus
Norris City, White County, Illinois, USA
May 15, 2007
Size: Approx. 3 in. wingspan
This specimen looked pretty fresh to me. Since I've only first seen them since May 12th, maybe it hasn't been out too long.

First posted on May 13th, 2007.
First update on May 23rd, 2007.
Contributed by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson on 15 May, 2007 - 6:12pm
Last updated 30 June, 2009 - 5:31pm

Moved
Moved from Viceroy.
… David J. Ferguson, 30 June, 2009 - 5:31pm

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