Common Buckeye butterfly

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.

Tags: Common Buckeye butterfly, Huntley Meadows Park, Junonia coenia, Symphyotrichum sp., wetlands, wildlife photography

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4 Responses to “Common Buckeye butterfly”

Mike Powell Says:
October 10, 2015 at 4:54 am | Reply
Gorgeous colors and details of a spectacular butterfly.
- waltersanford Says:
  October 10, 2015 at 6:47 am | Reply
  Thanks, Mike! Nothing says “fall” quite like the coloration of a Common Buckeye.
Charlie@Seattle Trekker Says:
October 10, 2015 at 12:36 pm | Reply
One of the true treasures of our world. Such a gorgeous photo.
- waltersanford Says:
  October 10, 2015 at 5:32 pm | Reply
  Thanks, Charlie! Common Buckeye is one of my favorite butterflies.

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