Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: September 08, 2018
Submitted by: lmgullo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the wood of an observation deck in a young growth shrubs & woods/wetland habitat at High Acres Nature Area in Fairport, NY. Cloudy, upper 60s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: From this angle it's hard to differentiate this from Eudryas unio (at least, it's hard for me). I'd be more comfortable if the head were visible, but I think I'm right in thinking this is A. octomaculata. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Monroe County