Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Scott, I think this is the Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui). Key point of recognition are the 4 small eye spots on the wings. Posted 12 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  I don't think so, it's another Buckeye (Junonia coenia). You can see the 3 large eyespots through the wings. Posted 12 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I stand corrected, thanks! Posted 12 years ago
  2. 1. WildFlower
      
      Lion
      
      It's very confusing with all these eyespots. After watching them for a couple of hours I was still seeing them when I went to bed... Posted 12 years ago

Scott Staley

Lion

Thanks Posted 12 years ago

The Common Buckeye

The common buckeye or simply, buckeye, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in southern Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia and all parts of the United States except the northwest, and is especially common in the south, the California coast, and throughout Central America and Colombia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by WildFlower

By Scott Staley

Uploaded Nov 13, 2012. Captured Aug 18, 2010 15:01.

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