Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1359859

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 10, 2016
Submitted by: Emily Newman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I collected the caterpillar from some Virginia creeper the previous summer. This is the day it emerged from its underground cocoon and was released.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Carter County