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Kentucky State Butterfly:

Photo of viceroy butterfly
Photo of viceroy butterfly © Dr. Peter Bryant:
Butterflies and their Larval Foodplants

Viceroy Butterfly

The viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) was designated official state butterfly of Kentucky in 1990.

Photo of viceroy butterfly
Photo of viceroy butterfly © Dr. Peter Bryant:
Butterflies and their Larval Foodplants
Source:
Kentucky's State Symbols: KY Dept. Libraries & Archives
Kentucky Symbols: Kentucky.gov
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KENTUCKY SYMBOLS:

animal - bird
horse - fish
butterfly
flower - garden
arboretum
tree - soil
fruit - drink
gem - fossil
mineral - rock
festivals
tug-of-war

flag - pledge
seal - motto
name - nickname
song - bluegrass
instrument
theater - musical
amphitheater
band - centers
language - bridge
locomotive - quarter
silverware pattern
 

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