Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410116

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: July 31, 2025
Date notes: sunny, wild fire smoke from Canada in the air
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 Brand new Buckeyes basking on the road going through the swamp, same place as I found the other one a couple of days a go. These two chasing each other. Was fun to watch. Then they got closer and closer to each other allowing me to get this photo, Just after I took it, they took off into the sky in a tornado like dance.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: Great photo!
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County