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Species

Species:

Family:

Nymphalidae

Subfamily:

Nymphalinae

Size

Medium

Host Plants

• Twin Flower
• Turkey Tangle Fogfruit

Where Found

Habitat

• Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
• Pinelands, scrub
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Description

As its name implies, the Common Buckeye is a frequently encountered butterfly of open pinelands and sunny, disturbed areas. The quick-flying adults elude close approach but regularly alight on small colorful flowers with their wings open to reveal their bold target-shaped eyespots. May be a frequent garden visitor. | Photos by Jaret Daniels