Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1314027

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: October 09, 2021
Submitted by: RoxannaTessman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny fall day. About an inch or so in length, this butterfly remained in damp dirt for several minutes, changing locations and positions every few seconds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: This is actually a Gray Buckeye (Junonia grisea. The Common Buckeye occurs further east.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jackson County