Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902144

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 05, 2013
Submitted by: MBarranger
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was sitting on the concrete driveway in the Carney, Maryland area. I have lived in this area all my life (45 years) and have never seen a moth like this that I can remember.It was about 78 degrees and sunny, no plants in the immediate vicinity of 15 feet aside from grass/lawn.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: June 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Baltimore County