Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1273007

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: August 20, 2020
Submitted by: sgguthart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was 88 degrees, very cloudy with a light breeze. This butterfly was spotted under the netting of a raised vegetable bed. The netting only partially covered the raised bed and the butterfly flew away shortly after I saw it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 19, 2020
Coordinator notes: Correct ID Sally....and what a beauty. It was an exceptional year for buckeyes in eastern Colorado this year. Hope you're doing well. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County