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Eight-spotted Forester

Posted on Jun 2, 2015

Eight-spotted Forester

This Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata) was photographed in poor conditions with the bright, noon sun shining down on the otherwise cool, black body, creating an iridescent look. More moths are popping up by the day…or night…or both!

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Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata)

Posted on Aug 10, 2014

Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata)

This is another sort of sighting from my Connecticut yard archives, the Eight-spotted Forester (Alypia octomaculata). The diurnal moth species is conspicuous in appearance and looks more like what we think of as a butterfly. This individual, resting on the side of the porch, flew off after a few photos and did not let me get close. And let me tell you, they are fast!

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