Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1206941

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 29, 2019
Submitted by: Andy Young
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen near water and lots of wild grape in Embudito Canyon in the Sandia Mountains, among lots and lots of Painted Ladies. A much less skittish insect than the Painted Ladies are. Saw four of them in different spots along the creek. Seems a little west of its usual range.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County