Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410114

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: July 28, 2025
Date notes: sunny
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As I was walking, it flew out of some short grasses onto the road going through a swamp, Striking bluish color. I've never seen one that color here in northern Minnesota. I believe this is a new brood Plus it is a Winter form
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County