Several Common Buckeye Butterflies were visiting patches of fleabane along the dike at Donnelley WMA on Friday. This first one was looking a bit tattered.
The next one didn’t flit around quite as much, and gave me several views.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
April 25, 2025
Bouncing gently on a grass frond this Common Buckeye seemed quite content to stay put.
This bit of tall grass was within a mowed area that I was able to walk around the other side and still he didn’t move.
I haven’t seen many butterflies this summer and it was nice to watch this one for several minutes.
