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Southern Dogface
The Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia) is a bright yellow and black member of the sulphur family. The characteristic dogface pattern is seen from above, and sometimes from below. The wings are sharply pointed. It is common in the southwest U.S. but less common in the north and east.
Size: 2.0" - 2.75"
Host Plants: Alfalfa, prairie clover, white clover, false indigo, kidneywood, legumes
Southern Dogface Butterfly Life Cycle Stages and Times
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Egg stage | 4 to 7 days |
| Caterpillar (larval) stage | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Chrysalis (pupal) stage | 8 to 14 days |
| Adult butterfly stage | 6 to 10 days |
Southern Dogface Butterfly |
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Southern Dogface Butterfly |
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Southern Dogface Butterfly at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, Texas on October 22, 2016. |
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| Photo by and courtesy of David B. Sweidel |