Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318894

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: August 16, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individuals nectaring from brown fluffroot and acacia flowers in a mixed stand established along an arroyo bank near the Soledad Canyon Trail. The day was hot, breezy, and with high thin clouds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: more males
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County