Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1251827

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: June 05, 2020
Submitted by: M.Zumbehl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several in 1 area ; black w/ white spots, orange area by body, on evergreen shrub in Rocky Mtn nat'l Park , path along S. of moraine, from houses to Cub lake trail. Temp. in low 70's, cool breeze, damp ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. One of Colorado’s showier moths.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County