Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1104861

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: September 28, 2016
Submitted by: themauvehouseplant
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It got down to 50 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday night and it's been raining on and off. Maybe ten or so feet away from the fence the caterpillar was found on is our garden; we grow tomatoes, bell peppers, and Anaheim peppers. The two photos were taken three days apart. It's formed a cocoon on our fence.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: dbruce
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Montgomery County