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Common Buckeye

Junonia Coenia

Photo by consensuslife
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Field Notes

Description:

Common Buckeye spotted nearby creek in Los Padres Forest wilderness in CA.

Habitat:

more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junonia_coenia

Notes:

Not certain as to the exact name of this beauty & would appreciate any feedback from butterfly experts.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Buckeye

Junonia coenia

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KarenL
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Common Buckeye

Juninia coenia

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annorion
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Comments (2)
KarenL
Meadow Brown is a European species. This is a Common Buckeye.

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PublishedAugust 24, 2011

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