Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia
An adult common buckeye is a low-flying butterfly of sunny fields, gardens, roadsides, and open woodland edges. It feeds mainly on flower nectar and also visits moist soil for minerals. Its flight is quick and erratic, and the large eyespots on the wings can startle or misdirect predators. A notable fact is that this species often expands northward seasonally, with adults dispersing well beyond warmer breeding areas.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Common Buckeye