Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 757642

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: October 24, 2012
Submitted by: Tom Bormann
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Santa Ana NWR, TX; warm, sunny day
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: January 04, 2013
Coordinator notes: Wonderful photo! This species has more pink coloration in the fall. Note the pointed forewing tips that separate it from other species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County