Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1095776

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: August 11, 2016
Submitted by: RichHubie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Part of a six mile bike trip up Big River Haul Road. Warm and sunny away from the coast. The Buckeye was one of the most common butterflies during the trip. Alway guarding the Haul Road and always doing their upward spiraling movement (challenge) when another Buckeye came close.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 14, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mendocino County