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Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata) Range; eastern half of North America. Alypia octomaculata,Canada,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata)

Range; eastern half of North America.

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The Eight-Spotted Forester is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in the Eastern part of the United States, Texas and Florida. It is also present in parts of Canada.

The moth is black, with 2 whitish or yellowish spots in each wing. The wingspan is 30–37 mm. The moth flies from April to June in one generation in the north. In the south it has a second generation, which flies in August.

The larvae feed on virginia creeper.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by J M Belanzaran
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By J M Belanzaran

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Uploaded Feb 11, 2015. Captured Jul 10, 2008 14:49 in 5710 Avenue Brown, Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 1G3, Canada.
  • FinePix S20Pro
  • f/5.0
  • 1/338s
  • ISO200
  • 7.8mm