Question

Why did viceroy butterfly copy the monarch butterfly​

Answer 1

They decided that the reason for the similar appearance was that the viceroy had evolved colors that mimic, or copy, the monarch colors to confuse predators and thereby protected themselves. Monarch larvae eat milkweed plants that contain chemicals poisonous to birds and other predators..

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Viceroy and Monarch Butterflies depict a vivid example of Batesian mimicry. Monarch butterflies are disgusting due to deadly milkweeds they consume as larvae. This results in low levels of predation in their natural environment. ... Viceroy butterflies copy monarch butterflies to save themselves from birds.