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  1. Copilot Answer
    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    ClassInsecta
    Description

    Its wings feature an orange and black pattern, and over most of its range it is a Müllerian mimic with the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). The viceroy's wingspan is between 53 and 81 mm (2.1 and 3.2 in)… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    The viceroy ranges through most of the contiguous United States as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. The westernmost portion of its range extends from the Northwest Territories along the eastern edges of the … See more

    Food sources

    The caterpillar feeds on trees in the willow family Salicaceae, including willows (Salix), and poplars and cottonwoods (Populus). The caterpillars sequester the salicylic acid in their bodies, which makes them bitter, and upsets … See more

    Life stages

    • Adult
    • Caterpillar
    • Pupa See more

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