July 11, 2018

Location: Vero Beach, Lagoon Greenway

I am a Common Buckeye butterfly
I'm in the Brush-footed butterfly family.
My relatives include Monarchs and Viceroys,
We all have short front legs that are hairy.

Sources: Insect Identification for the Casual Observer - Common Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia)

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson