| Staphylus hayhusrtii (W. H. Edwards, 1870) |
| Status: Uncommon local resident |
| Flight Period(s): In Nebraska this species is double or triple brooded with adults on the wing from 16 May to 22 August. Most records are from May and June. |
| Range: Found in southeastern United States north to Pennsylvania and west to Nebraska and eastern Texas. In Nebraska it is presently unreported from the sandhills and panhandle regions. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album) |
| Overwinter: This species overwinters as partially grown caterpillar |
| Commentary/Habitat: Hayhurst’s Scallopwing inhabits open woodlands, woodland borders, and disturbed areas around farmyards. Adults perch moth like, with their wings spread out at their sides. |
| Similar Species: Hayhurst’s Scallopwing is most easily confused with the Common Sootywing which does not have scalloped hindwing margins. |
