Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1347670

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: October 10, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of several buckeyes nectaring from an individual blue-purple aster plant, established on the Rio Grande bank. Several other butterfly species, ranging from skippers to variegated fritillaries and checkered whites were also taking nectar from this aster. The afternoon was partly cloudy, warm, and windy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 27, 2022
Coordinator notes: I agree.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County