Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1167886

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 24, 2018
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found feeding on a wild grape vine at Bear Mountain Park. Additional damage to the same and nearby vines hinted that there could be more caterpillars that I wasn't able to find.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County