Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378923

MacNeill's Sootywing
Hesperopsis gracielae

Observation date: April 28, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: High 93 Seemed much hotter. These seemed to just stay inside host salt bush. Came out for nectar but very swift flight and did not stay on nectar more that a second or two. Very hard to observe or even find in the first place. sunny very light breeze, finding these to hours. Lifer if it is what I think? Thanks Ken for all your long hours doing this job and all the others. Probably more busy now than when you were working? hope all is well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: Great Record!-Ken
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Imperial County