Our first Viceroy. Eggs laid on and raised on Black Willow. They also use Cottonwood and Aspen trees as host plants. Looking very similar to monarchs, they developed this color pattern to protect themselves from prey. #TheNectarBar #PlantNative #NativeHostPlants #HostPlantsForButterflies #PeaceLoveAndButterflies #Butterflies #NativePlants #Nature #TheNecatarBar #HealthyEcosystem #NativesForWildlife #NativesAreImportant #PocketPrairie #NativePocketPrairie #NativeGrasslands #EcoregionsMatter #NativePlantHike #LearningNatives #LearningNativePlants #WaterSaver #WatershedWiseSA https://www.instagram.com/p/CT_K2pkMrxs/?utm_medium=tumblr

















