Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1160045

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 03, 2018
Date notes: Warm but breezy Sunday around 7pm
Submitted by: Zoekalnature
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We thought it was butterfly but too small beautiful color sat in sun letting us observe. From front interesting look orange legs almost creepy looking. I’m no expert just admirer but really fascinating my Daughters are 6 and 8 absolutely love nature wanted to know what it was and post him others to see.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, New Haven County