Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355717

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: May 12, 2023
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lifer! Resting at a damp, muddy area on the trail below the seep. As you can see from the third photo, this butterfly didn't seem to notice me at all and let me get super close for pics with my macro lens.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: zoning out on the electrolytes!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County