Limenitis archippus

The Viceroy in Box Frame

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The Viceroy in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

Limenitis archippus or also known as the Viceroy is a North American butterfly that ranges through parts of the United States as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. It was long thought to be a Batesian mimic of the monarch butterfly however the Viceroy is also distasteful to predators and is now considered a Müllerian mimic instead.

Latin Name: Limenitis archippus.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male

Distribution: Limenitis archippus can be found in United States.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: 5 x 5 Inch

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

Approx Wingspan (cm): 6
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 5 x 5
Specimen Colour: Black,Orange
Distribution: Asia
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