Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1401179

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 06, 2025
Submitted by: Dave Rintoul
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plants (wild grape and Virginia creeper) nearby, Caterpillars were being fed to young birds in a hidden cavity in this old mulberry tree
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 06, 2025
Coordinator notes: Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Pottawatomie County