Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373131

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: October 08, 2023
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from turpentine bush flowers along Soledad Canyon Trail, Organ Mountains. Few butterflies in the area, this is the only buckeye observed. The mid-day was warm, windy, and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: Jim, this seems to be a solid Gray Buckeye, with little evidence of hybridization with Dark or Common. thanks for subitting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County