Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Langston's Forester
Alypia langtoni Couper


Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Agaristinae
Identification: Similar to Alypia octomaculata, the Eight-spotted Forester, but smaller. Forewing spots smaller, separated by more than their width (in males, but not females). Only one hindwing spot in females.
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Flight: June - August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Willow-herbs.
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