Nymphalidae Limenitis archippus Viceroy Asteraceae Symphyotrichum racemosum Small White Aster Indiana

Viceroy – Americana Collection

A Viceroy Limenitis archippus visits a Small White Aster Symphyotrichum racemosum in a wildflower patch under overcast skies on a chilly morning. This butterfly is native to North America and the State Butterfly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


camera: Nikon D500 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 450mm | exposure: f/5.6 – 1/1250th second – ISO 1600