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NO. 002Viceroy illustrationIllustration · not shown at life size

Butterflies / Insect

Viceroy

Limenitis archippus

AdultFind the right habitat

This orange butterfly has a useful clue: a black line across each back wing. Can you spot it?

Let’s look closer

Little clues

Three things to notice.

  1. Black line crosses each hindwing.

  2. Orange-and-black wings.

  3. Caterpillars feed on willow.

Out in the world

Where to look.

Around southeastern Wisconsin

Wet edges with willows.

When to look

Summer, near the wet edges where its caterpillars find willow leaves.

Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.

A closer look

Monarch or viceroy?

Compare this butterfly with a monarch. The extra line across each back wing is a useful clue.

A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.

Keep exploring

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Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.

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Artwork & downloads.

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  • Viceroy — Transparent front PNG

    Transparent front PNG

    76.2 mm canvas · white-outlined labels on a clear background

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Viceroy — Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Matches this front · dark lettering 0.5 mm, outline 0.1 mm at 1 mm maximum

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Viceroy — Original artwork

    Original artwork

    Unmodified source PNG

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    1254 × 1254 px

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  • Editable front SVG

    Common & scientific names · finding clue · editable labels

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Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Disc backs are blank; use the single carrier QR from the print studio to open the field guide.

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