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Danaus plexippus vs. Limenitis archippus
Copyright © 2006 Christopher C Wirth

Danaus plexippus vs. Limenitis archippus
A comparison of a hindwing from a Monarch (1) and a Viceroy (2).
The Viceroy ( Limenitis archippus ) has a dark line across each hindwing (white arrow) whereas the Monarch ( Danaus plexippus ) does not. The Viceroy is also smaller then Monarch, and these images are not of the same scale.
Contributed by Christopher C Wirth on 23 February, 2006 - 8:06pm
Last updated 13 November, 2012 - 7:59pm

this is cool.
I like it.
… roar, 11 August, 2009 - 10:10am

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