Eight-spotted Forester
Alypia octomaculata
Superfamily Noctuoidea
Family Erebidae
Subfamily Lymantriinae (Tussock Moths)
Wingspan: 30-37 mm
Flight period: Spring to early summer (April-May in North Carolina)
Habitat: Open areas with flowers, near woodland edges where hostplants grow.
Caterpillar host plants: leaves of grape vines, and Virginia Creeper. Adults take nectar on flowers and fly during the day. |
