Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 962028

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: April 24, 2014
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First time I've seen one of these around here. Disturbed it while watering (was in planter with flowering verbena), it then flew to the weigela (pictured). Time around 10:00. Sunny and clear with a slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.