Brown Pansy Junonia hedonia
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OrderButterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera)
FamilyBrush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
GenusBuckeyes & Pansies (Junonia)
This butterfly earned itself a delightful collection of common names that read like a candy menu: brown pansy, chocolate pansy, brown soldier, and chocolate argus. The abundance of chocolate-themed nicknames hints at the rich, warm brown coloring these butterflies display on their wings. Found across Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Australia, these adaptable butterflies thrive in varied habitats throughout the tropical regions they call home.
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