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Southern Dogface Butterfly
Zerene cesonia
33.1478, -97.0227
Field Notes
Description:
Upperside forewings of both sexes have yellow "dog's head" surrounded by black. "Eye" does not touch black border. Female similar, with duller, more diffuse black areas and 2 seasonal forms: underside hindwing of wet season "summer" form is yellow; that of dry season "winter" form is mottled with black and pink. Wing Span: 2 1/8 - 3 inches (5.4 - 7.6 cm).
Habitat:
Trail through a riparian meadow.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 31, 2013
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