Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1312302

Saltbush Sootywing
Hesperopsis alpheus

Observation date: August 14, 2016
Submitted by: Rob Wu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found nectaring on Horsetail Milkweed along RR6 in the Tularosa Basin, WSMR.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 24, 2021
Coordinator notes: thanks, Rob!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County

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