Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1290154

Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata

Observation date: May 05, 2021
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several flying and alighting on vegetation near Rio Grande. I am familiar with this species from the Eastern US. Apparently there are scattered records of it in the West. The larva's food plant grapes, is present and leafing out at this location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County