Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1090453

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: July 22, 2016
Date notes: Date is exact, time is within a half and hour or so
Submitted by: s_tabitha
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and hot day. The butterfly was taking its time on the coneflower and I was able to get several shots of it. It was black with white and blue spots though the blue doesn't seem to show up in the photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Cortland County