Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369332

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: August 22, 2023
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen nectaring and displaying in multiple locations in a Buckwheat bush patch that extended alongside a trail for 50 meters. The individual tagged along as I walked the section, eventually traveling the entire stretch of the buckwheat patch. Initially I thought I was seeing multiple individuals but a comparison of the pictures I gathered along the way showed identifying markings that showed it was the same butterfly. The weather was clear, breezy and warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County