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Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata
29.7252, -99.0742
Field Notes
Description:
Owlet Moth Family Noctuidae - Forester Moth Subfamily Agaristinae - 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.
Habitat:
It is found in the Eastern part of the United States, Texas and Florida. It is also present in parts of Canada. - Host plants are Virginia Creeper, Peppervine and Heartleaf Peppervine.
Notes:
On a Carolina Cherry Laurel.
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 14, 2013
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