Pacific Mangrove Buckeye
Common NamePacific Mangrove Buckeye
Scientific NameJunonia evarete
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black, white
HabitatMangrove forests, coastal areas, disturbed open areas near the coast
Geographic RangeCoastal regions of Florida, Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America
Host PlantsBacopa monnieri, Ruellia caroliniensis, Plantago lanceolata, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are spiny and typically dark, while pupae are camouflaged brown or green.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, ringed eyespots on both sets of wings and the specific pattern of orange and white markings on a brown background. Its preference for coastal and mangrove habitats helps distinguish it from similar Buckeye species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly brown wings, featuring prominent black and orange eyespots on both forewings and hindwings, and distinct orange and white bands.
