Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995864

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: July 27, 2014
Submitted by: gldearman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several caterpillars, apparently of the same species, were feeding on different plants within a a few yards of each other. They were all on the same type of plant. I believe the host plant is false foxglove (Agalinis sp.) The caterpillars were of different sizes, and appeared to be feeding individually, rather than aggregating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Jefferson County