Chocolate Pansy | Junonia iphita | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Chocolate Pansy | Junonia iphita | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Chocolate Pansy | Junonia iphita | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
Chocolate Pansy | Junonia iphita | Family: Nymphalidae | Subfamily: Nymphalinae | Tribe: Junoniini | Wingspan: 2.3 to 3.0 in | Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan G. Fessenden
  • Common Name: Chocolate Pansy
  • Scientific Name: Junonia iphita
  • Family: Nymphalidae
  • Subfamily: Nymphalinae
  • Tribe: Junoniini
  • Wingspan: 2.3 to 3.0 in
  • Place of origin: South & Southeast Asia

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Photos © Florida Museum, by Ryan Fessenden