This Common Buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) was so focused on the goldenrod flowers that it was either unaware of my presence or simply didn’t care on Monday at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetlands Refuge. I was therefore able to capture the beauty of the butterfly from a somewhat unusual angle that lets us see some of the wonderful markings on the body as well as on the wings.
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The detail you captured is stunning, love the rich colors.
Although I love me some Common Buckeye butterflies, I have mixed feelings about their initial appearance as it is an indicator of the beginning of the end. Of summer, that is, and thus the end of insect season. 😦
It’s way too early to think of the end of the season–we have lots of time to go!