Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902146

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 05, 2013
Submitted by: jgrigoli
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was found in the hallway of our school. My K-2 Special Needs class and I collected the moth in our butterfly net to observe and then released it outside. It was very interesting. I have never seen anything like it before. It was a beautiful 75 degree day here in NJ.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: February 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Union County