Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380826

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 28, 2024
Submitted by: Stubrock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed crawling about on leaves of red oak seedlings in otherwise suburban backyard. Surrounding environment is mostly industrial farms on prairie remnants, with a few hardwood forests. Weather was slightly overcast, 72F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Clark County