Observation date: June 04, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from spiny chloracantha flowers established on the bank of the Rio Grande. The site was sheltered from the wind by a stand of southern cattail. Between 10-15 buckeyes were observed along ~1mi reach of the bankful river on this morning. The morning was warm, under full sun, and the wind was gusting into the 30+ mph range.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: Jim, this is pretty clearly Gray Buckeye, with a few minor hints of Common.
