Viceroy - Limenitis archippus

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Limenitis archippus dorsal view

just after eclosure
L. archippus abdomen
expelling liquid
face during eclosure








Photo Details
First noticed the butterfly had eclosed at  1:29 P.M.  April 24, 2006
1. April 30, 2006 -  Dorsal view - Composite photo
2. Just after eclosure, April 24, 2006
3. View of abdomen
43. Expelling liquid - The wing on this one did not expand and form normally
5. face during eclosure
©Nicky Davis

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