By mid-November most butterflies have disappeared in my area as the weather has cooled off. One notable exception, however, has been the Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia). I was delighted to spot numerous Common Buckeyes last week at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
The markings on these little butterflies are incredibly beautiful and I was happy to be able to capture some of that beauty in the photo below.
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Mike Powell 
It has such beautiful Autumnal colours that it seems to be the perfect wee minibeast for a November portrait.
Thanks, Laura. The orange and brown tones of the butterfly really do feel like the autumn and the blue eyespots pop alongside the muted autumnal tones.
So beautiful, Mike!