Common Buckeye
(Junonia coenia)
Species Description
**Description:** A brownish butterfly featuring large, multi-colored eyespots on both the forewings and hindwings.
**Size:** Wingspan of 1.5 to 2.7 inches.
**Identification:** Look for the two large eyespots on the forewings and smaller ones on the hindwings.
**Behavior:** Highly territorial; males will chase other insects or even small birds away from their chosen sunny patch.
**Habitat:** Open, sunny meadows and grassy reservoir margins.
**Size:** Wingspan of 1.5 to 2.7 inches.
**Identification:** Look for the two large eyespots on the forewings and smaller ones on the hindwings.
**Behavior:** Highly territorial; males will chase other insects or even small birds away from their chosen sunny patch.
**Habitat:** Open, sunny meadows and grassy reservoir margins.