The following Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) was spotted while exploring the “northern wetland” at Huntley Meadows Park.
23 SEP 2015 | Huntley Meadows Park | Common Buckeye butterfly
Post update: The Common Buckeye is nectaring on Symphyotrichum sp. Thanks to Matt Ryan, Naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park, for identifying the flowering plant shown in the preceding photo.
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Tags: Common Buckeye butterfly, Huntley Meadows Park, Junonia coenia, Symphyotrichum sp., wetlands, wildlife photography
October 10, 2015 at 4:54 am |
Gorgeous colors and details of a spectacular butterfly.
October 10, 2015 at 6:47 am |
Thanks, Mike! Nothing says “fall” quite like the coloration of a Common Buckeye.
October 10, 2015 at 12:36 pm |
One of the true treasures of our world. Such a gorgeous photo.
October 10, 2015 at 5:32 pm |
Thanks, Charlie! Common Buckeye is one of my favorite butterflies.