Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418633

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: October 14, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from chuparosa flower seems to enter the tube with caution as its eyes become covered, before moving to the next flower; native plant garden of the Dripping Springs Visitor Center, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, NM. The afternoon was warm, breezy, and under full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: lovely!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County