Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1290705

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 13, 2021
Submitted by: Ranger Karen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: A. octomaculata is mostly an eastern species but there are plenty of sightings in Texas and at least one other in New Mexico (see MPG - http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=9314). Just by eliminating the other Alypia and near-Alypia sp. I'm pretty sure you're right about this ID. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County