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Buckeye (Junonia coenia)


 

BuckeyeFamily: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies).
 
Geographic Distribution: North America.
 
Wingspan: 50-60 mm (2-2.5 in).
 
Larval host plants: Plantains (Plantago spp.).
 
Habitats: Generally in fields and along shorelines.
 
Identification: Buckeyes have very characteristic eyespots that make them easily identifiable, although the markings can be variable.
 

Buckeye
Buckeye