Andean buckeye
Common NameAndean buckeye
Scientific NameJunonia andenia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsorange, black, brown, white
HabitatOpen areas, clearings, and forest edges in montane regions
Geographic RangeAndean regions of South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsPlantaginaceae, Acanthaceae, Scrophulariaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical Andean regions, or during warmer months at higher elevations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, spiny caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult. Caterpillars feed on specific host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive large, multi-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, set against a predominantly orange and brown background with black patterns. A white patch on the forewing apex is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with orange and brown wings, featuring prominent black eyespots ringed with blue and white on both forewings and hindwings, and intricate black and white markings.
