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Viceroy Butterfly larva

Limenitis archippus

Photo by Gaby3
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Field Notes

Description:

Viceroy butterfly larva, fourth instar.

Habitat:

Willow tree next to a large pond, rural deciduous area, Clermont County

Notes:

I took this little one inside to raise to adulthood in my mesh butterfly cage. It just pupated today, so I'll update with new pictures soon! :)

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PublishedJuly 8, 2017

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