Viceroy butterfly, a Monarch look-alike, in Havelock

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This Viceroy landed on my lawn mower today, June 9. At first I thought it was a Monarch, but I then noticed the black, horizontal line on the hind wings.
Ulrike Kullik, Havelock

Viceroy butterfly in Havelock - Ulrike Kullik - June 10, 2016

Viceroy butterfly in Havelock – Ulrike Kullik – June 10, 2016

Viceroy (above) and Monarch. Notice the

Viceroy (above) and Monarch. Notice the horizontal line on the hind wings.

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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