| Junonia coenia Hubner, [1822] |
| Status: Regular breeding stray |
| Flight Period(s): While this species has no well-defined flight periods, it is most common in mid-late summer. Strays breed as opportunities (hostplants) present themselves. There are Nebraska records from 10 June – 12 November. |
| Range: The Common Buckeye is southern in distribution and is a permanent resident as far north as the southern United States. From there they stray north, sometimes as far as southern Canada. In Nebraska they have been found statewide. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Various Plantains (Plantaginaceae - Plantago species), Figworts (Scrophulariaceae - Linaria, Orthocarpus, Penstemon and Castilleja species as well as ornamental snapdragons, foxgloves and veronicas - Antirrhinum, Digitaria and Veronica species) and Vervains (Verbenaceae – Lippia species). |
| Overwinter: The Common Buckeye does not survive winters in our area. |
| Commentary/Habitat: While its numbers vary, the Common Buckeye regularly strays into Nebraska where it prefers areas of low vegetation like roadways, waste areas, dry streambeds and shorter prairies/pastures. Adults are fond of perching in open areas and on sandbars in river channels where they have an unobstructed view and are difficult to capture. |
| Similar Species: None |
