Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

National Moth Week is July 20-28, 2024!

Moths are amazing creatures. Take photographs and share your moth sightings with us to document the moths where you live.

  Sighting 1382933

Saltbush Sootywing
Hesperopsis alpheus

Observation date: April 24, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were quite a few sootywings flying around box canyon, but this was the only one that landed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: I agree with you.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County

Advertisement