Eight-Spotted Forester Moth
Alypia octomaculata
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Agaristinae. (Wood-Nymphs and Foresters) A common Forester moth day-flying in flowery meadows and open woodlands. Length: 16-20 mm. Black FW (blue scales not apparent in this moth) with 2 large white spots on each wing. Black HW with 2 more white spots on each wing. Black thorax has yellow tegulae. Legs are showy with orange tufts. Hosts: Grape and Virginia Creeper. Adults feed on flower nectar during daytime.
Habitat:
Woodlands edges and meadows with abundant flowers. Found in garden near front porch light.
Notes:
I put the moth on the daisy. It was not feeding on the daisy although it feeds on variety of flower nectar, I don't know if daisy is one of them. My last photo was for Flag Day and 4th of July. Being artsy. LOL
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 27, 2013
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