California Dogface - Zerene eurydice
A female California Dogface. I was trying to get dorsal shots by timing the shot for the moment they left a flower (same with the male below). Rincon OHV Road, September 26, 2006.
California Dogface - Zerene eurydice
Female California Dogface ovipositing on host False Indigo, Bear Canyon, August 10, 2005. This is California's state insect.
California Dogface - Zerene eurydice
Male California Dogface just leaving Spanish Needles. Little Dalton Canyon, July 8, 2006. This view clearly shows the "dog face" on the wings.
California Dogface - Zerene eurydice
Male California Dogface, Bear Canyon (off hwy 74 in the Cleveland Natl Forest, Orange Co.) August 10, 2005.
Eggs of California Dogface - Zerene eurydice on False Indigo host plant
A female California Dogface oviposited on this stem of False Indigo, and close inspection revealed at least 4 eggs at this spot. Cactus Springs Trail, March 30, 2011.