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Eight-spotted Forester Moth Caterpillar

Alypia octomaculata

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Noctuidae, Subfamily: Agaristinae (Wood-Nymphs and Foresters) Forester caterpillar. Length: 38 mm (approximate). Feeds on Grape leaves or Virginia Creeper.

Habitat:

Woodland/lawn edge on either Grape leaves or Virginia Creeper.

Notes:

It was very active crawling all over my fingers and hand.

Reference Links:

Species Alypia octomaculata - Eight-spotted Forester - Hodges#9314 - BugGuide.N…

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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