Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1251707

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 05, 2020
Submitted by: Susansensei
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sorry. this is a very poor image of a very small - approx 1 inch - black butterfly with transluscent spots (not white) taken through a window. location NYS Catskill Mts. I have not been able to identify this insect. We see them every year about this time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: June 05, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Greene County, New York, United States