description Southern Dogface Overview
The Southern Dogface, Zerene cesonia, is a sulphur butterfly in the family Pieridae. It occurs across parts of North America and South America. Its common name comes from a dark pattern on the forewing that can resemble the profile of a dog or poodle, contrasting with the species' yellow wing coloration. The name identifies both a recognizable pattern and a member of the sulphur group.
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Southern Dogface scores 6.30/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Butterfly category.
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See our alternatives page for Southern Dogface for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Pink-edged Sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, California Dogface.
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