Common Buckeye
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Description
With its large eyespots on both the forewings and hindwings and bright orange bars within the forewing cell, this species is easy to recognize.
Habitat
Open areas, especially weedy fields, but also prairie, beaches and gardens.
Flight Period
Throughout warm weather.
Caterpillar Foodplants
Mainly plants in the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), but also plants in other families.
Scientific Information
