Twintip Buckeye
Common NameTwintip Buckeye
Scientific NameJunonia stemosa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyNymphalinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, blue, black
HabitatOpen, sunny areas, often near wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas.
Geographic RangeBrazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay
Host PlantsBacopa monnieri, Scoparia dulcis, Stemodia maritima
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically spiny, feeding on host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown ground color, the specific arrangement and coloration of its eyespots (especially the large blue-centered forewing spot), and the orange markings on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent eyespots, including a large blue-centered one on the forewing and smaller ones on the hindwing, accented with orange markings.
