The Mangrove Buckeye butterfly (Junonia evarete) is a beautiful species of butterfly found primarily in the Caribbean, including Jamaica. This medium-sized butterfly has a wingspan of about 50-60mm and is easily recognizable by its dark brown wings with distinctive orange markings.
The Mangrove Buckeye butterfly is commonly found in mangrove forests and other wetland areas, where it feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers. The caterpillars of this species feed on plants in the Acanthaceae family, such as the water-willow.
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