Common Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia)
Brown Wings with Eyespots
Copyright: Fred Miller
This butterfly is a beautiful creature that is a must-have in all butterfly gardens. It is a fabulous chestnut brown with 6 bright colorful eyespots. These smaller butterflies are quick, energetic fliers that are entertaining to watch as they flutter close to the ground.
Buckeyes can be hard to see when hiding because they are very well camouflaged when they have their wings folded up, appearing as a dull brown leaf. Luckily, more times than not they will be basking in the sun showing off their colors. Gardens With Wings’ are not complete without the Buckeye fluttering around.
Common Buckeye Butterfly Life Cycle
Brown Chrysalis with Gold Markings
Copyright: Fred Miller
Eyespots on Underside Wings
Copyright: Fred Miller
Common Buckeye Resting on Coneflower
Copyright: Zina Flippen
Common Buckeye Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Common Buckeye Butterfly: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Common Buckeye Butterfly: (What is this?)
Common Buckeye Butterfly Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 5/8 in. to 2 3/4 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open areas, fields, meadows
Common Buckeye Butterfly Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
