Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: July 24, 2023
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I need to learn more before I can make a call between these two species. I was happy to get reasonable dorsal and ventral shots of this one.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: I just sent you something via email to help decode. this one is very warm brown and so I feel comfortable calling it Common.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County