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September 28, 2020
Although there’s nothing common about the palette of colors for Common Buckeye butterflies (Junonia coenia), somehow it just works. I think their coloration seems to shout “fall.”
The preceding photo shows a Common Buckeye spotted during a photowalk with Michael Powell at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (OBNWR), Prince William County, Virginia USA.
Most of the Common Buckeye that Mike and I spotted seemed to be especially skittish — they flew away as soon as I moved into position to take some shots. This one was a little more cooperative, albeit poorly posed for a perfect photo. Oh well!
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October 2, 2019
(Common) Buckeye butterflies (Junonia coenia) are relatively common at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA. I notice them when I’m hunting for dragonflies and damselflies. They’re skittish usually, but if they cooperate I always stop for a few shots, especially when they pose against a background of complementary colors.
The Common Buckeye color palette is unusual, yet it just works. Who knew brown butterflies could be so beautiful? Definitely one of my favorites.
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November 28, 2017
(Common) Buckeye butterflies (Junonia coenia) are relatively common at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA. I notice them when I’m hunting for dragonflies and damselflies. They’re skittish usually, but if they cooperate I always stop for a few shots.
The Common Buckeye color palette is unusual, yet it just works. Who knew brown butterflies could be so beautiful? Definitely one of my favorites.
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February 27, 2017
A Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) was spotted during a photowalk along Deephole Point Road at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (OBNWR), Prince William County, Virginia USA.
Although I would never wear clothes with the same color palette as the Common Buckeye, somehow it just works for them!
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October 10, 2015
The following Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) was spotted while exploring the “northern wetland” at Huntley Meadows Park.
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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January 1, 2015
The following gallery shows 25 finalists for my “Top 10 Photos of 2014.” The photos are presented in reverse-chronological order beginning in October 2014 and ending in April 2014.
This year I decided to select the Top 10 photos using reader feedback. Please enter a comment at the end of this post listing the number for each of your 10 favorite photos. If listing 10 photos is asking too much, then please list at least five photos, e.g., No. 2, 5, 11, 20, 21, etc. Thanks for sharing your selections, and thanks for following my photoblog!
Editor’s Note: The “Discussion Settings” for this blog were edited to remove most of the “filters” that are intended to prevent SPAM comments. This should make it much easier for regular readers to share their list of favorite photos.
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October 7, 2014
Common Buckeye butterflies (Junonia coenia) seem to be especially hyperactive. I followed this colorful beauty from place to place and waited a long time before it spread its wings for the preceding photo. Worth the extra effort, wouldn’t you agree?
This individual was spotted during a photowalk at Huntley Meadows Park on 02 October 2014.
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September 21, 2012
Several (Common) Buckeye butterflies (Junonia coenia) were spotted during a photowalk along the shore of Accotink Bay.
Habitat: Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, a 1,200 acre preserve located at Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia USA.
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October 12, 2011
(Common) Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) is a medium-size brown butterfly with bold eyespots on the upper surfaces of its wings, feeding on Marigold flowers (Tagetes sp.).
I spotted the butterfly during a photowalk through the Children’s Garden, Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School. Photo 1 was cropped to highlight the butterfly; Photo 2 is the original photograph.
Tech Tips: Photo 1 was cropped using Apple “Aperture,” a professional-grade tool for organizing and adjusting photos.
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