BUTTERFLIES OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 



etimes rather common in this neighborhood. The B] 

 may be recognised easily by the tour eye-like spots on the upper 



the wings. The caterpillar feeds on Gerardia % plantain and 

 snap-dragon. It is double-brooded. Pound throughout the United 



and southward. 



39. Blue Viceroy (Limenitis astyan 



This butterfly frequents orchards and feeds on fallen fruit. It is 

 black with a bluish lustre, and the hind wings are clouded with bluish 

 shades. It is double-brooded, the first brood appearing in May and 

 June and the second in July and August. The cater} >illar feeds on 



Le, thorn, gooseberry, cherry, plum, huckleberry etc. 



40. Brown Viceroy 



