Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1365538

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: July 25, 2023
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen at the transition between the chaparral and a summit meadow, along a trail lined with flowering Buckwheat, along with (still) flowering Monkeyflower and other flowering plants. Many smaller butterfly species were in this area. Just one individual was seen, opening and closing its wings in an odd mechanical motion as it feed on the Buckwheat blossoms.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County