Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248454

Saltbush Sootywing
Hesperopsis alpheus

Observation date: May 14, 2020
Submitted by: Tim Shortell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed in The Colorado National Monument
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 14, 2020
Coordinator notes: Correctamundo Tim....looks like a female and this species is usually really tough to photograph. And these are not easy to find either! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Mesa County