Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1351051

Common Buckeye
Junonia coenia

Observation date: November 08, 2022
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I guess these can be tricky in your area? I used to only know one! As a kid this was my all time favorite of all the ones where I grew up! NBC. Mission Texas. Lovely treat late in the day! There so amazing when the colors are so fresh!
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: There's at least one other Junonia sp. in Hidalgo County but I think this is J. coenia. Nice photo.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County