Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1121733

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 21, 2017
Submitted by: ShiningStar33
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This little ones wing was bent (looks like he may have emerged recently from crysilis). It happily walked onto my fingers then attempted to fly with no luck. It is now just sitting on a leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 21, 2017
Coordinator notes: It may or may not be OK. Best to leave it alone. SG
Checklist region(s): Orange County, United States, New York

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