Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1082933

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 21, 2016
Submitted by: ChasMattAmar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The weather was very beautiful; the temp was about 80 degrees and few clouds in the sky. My backyard is adjacent to a power line easement, so I assume it came from the field below the power lines. I was clearing out some undergrowth near the fence on my property which also includes some azaleas, pine trees and some oak saplings. When I saw the moth it was on the grass as pictured.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.