Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1246752

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: April 26, 2020
Submitted by: cgowin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was vibrating its wings a lot. It had rained all day and the sun had just come out. We believe it had just hatched from it's cacoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Jefferson County