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In the Name of the King

A viceroy is an official who rules a province or colony in the name of the king. In effect, a king in place of the king who rules on behalf of the king.

 

This is a viceroy butterfly. It strongly resembles the monarch butterfly - similar colors, similar stripes on the wings, etc. Basically, it looks like the monarch, which is how it got its name. Any bird who has ever preyed on a monarch butterfly and found how bad it tasted will take a pass on a viceroy simply because of their resemblance.

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Uploaded on September 21, 2024
Taken on September 18, 2024