Viceroy

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Artropoda)

Class

Insecta (serangga)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Limenitis

Species

Limenitis archippus (Viceroy)

Similar Species in Limenitis

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Weidemeyer's Admiral

Limenitis weidemeyerii

Least Concern

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poplar admiral

Limenitis populi

Extinct

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southern white admiral

Limenitis reducta

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Viceroy?

The scientific name of Viceroy is Limenitis archippus. It belongs to the genus Limenitis.

What is the conservation status of Viceroy?

Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Viceroy live?

Viceroy is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Viceroy belong to?

Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) belongs to the genus Limenitis, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Viceroy endangered?

No, Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Viceroy belong to?

Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Viceroy?

The closest relatives of Viceroy in the genus Limenitis include Weidemeyer's Admiral, poplar admiral, southern white admiral.