Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256029

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: June 17, 2020
Submitted by: James Lofton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 96F high the day before with a low this morning of 59F. Likely around 70+F~ with wind S@5. Seen sipping on thistle. Others seen in past years have been on “bindweed”, but with drought there is very little in bloom now.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: thanks, James. Haven't seen many of these yet this year.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Roosevelt County