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Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

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Illustration of Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)

The Common Buckeye is immediately recognizable by the large, staring eyespots on its brown wings, which are used to startle and deter predators. Males are highly territorial and perch on bare ground or low vegetation, darting out to investigate passing insects. It migrates southward in fall from northern parts of its range.

Habitat
Open disturbed areas, fields, roadsides, and sandy habitats
Diet
Larvae: plantain, snapdragon, and toadflax. Adults: nectar
How common
Common

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