Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1322456

Southern Dogface
Zerene cesonia

Observation date: April 14, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual taking nutrients and moisture from skim of water draining across headwall rocks of the Soledad Canyon waterfall, Organ Mountains. The shallow flow supports a layer of aquatic moss and algae. The afternoon was warm, sunny, and with a constant wind blowing up-canyon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: a robust male, I believe
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County