Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375007

Gray Buckeye
Junonia grisea

Observation date: December 13, 2023
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen in open scrub / chapparal east of Denk Mtn, flying in short hops and staging on trail pavement or dry grasses. The day was sunny, slightly breezy in places and high 60's temp. Few other fliers about that day and none in the immediate vicinity. This was a good year for Buckeyes here in SD Co., but I've never seen them this late in the season.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County