Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1052391

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: July 05, 2015
Submitted by: LepidoBot19
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single individual on Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed). Cloudy day, after a lot of rain. Somewhat active and difficult to get close to it. Note pollinia from Asclepias on left front tarsus.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Madison County