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The common buckeye (Junonia coenia) is a butterfly whose geographic range spans across the United States and Mexico. They are easily identified by their coloration, having a deep brown wing and multiple vivid "eyespots", which likely serve as a kind of mimicry to deter predators. The chrysalis for this butterfly has deep earthen colors, as shown, a form of camouflage as it remains attached to the bark of trees. Thus, this chrysalis may not be best suited for its location.
This picture was taken on September 16th at around 7 pm. This picture shows St. Benedict Lake on Benedictine University’s campus. On the lake, it is visible that there are tons of algae. When there is algae on the lake, called algal blooms, this can be a risk to animals, people, and the water. When there are these algal blooms on the lake, it can decrease the oxygen level in the lake and can kill fish and can kill plants in the water also. #benu #BIOL1 #Fall2019 #image1 #Ecology