Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318897

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: August 09, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from whorled milkweed flowers established on the bank of the Rio Grande. The day was hot, breezy, and with full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: still more males. lovely images!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County