Common Buckeye | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Common Buckeye

Nov 14, 2023

Recently, Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge had this beautiful Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) butterfly. It's shown resting on a colorful bed of asters, a daisy-like flower that is an important part of the fall pollinator chain.

Brown, 2 1/2 inch buttery with bright defesive 'eyes' on the top of the wings resting on a bed of asters

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Nov 14, 2023

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Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

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