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Eight-spotted Forester - Hodges#9314 (Alypia octomaculata)
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Copyright © 2007
Lee Ruth
Eight-spotted Forrester Moth - Caterpillar -
Alypia octomaculata
Cass County, Texas, USA
May 9, 2007
Size: 20-30mm
I am pretty sure I have the right ID for this but looking for confirmation.
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Contributed by
Lee Ruth
on 12 November, 2007 - 1:43pm
Last updated 13 November, 2007 - 9:41am
It matches Wagner's picture and description
in my best reference book
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, and appears to be feeding on grape, a known host. I think it can safely be moved to the
guide
. Is the second one the same individual, or not? If so, you should link them.
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Hannah Nendick-Mason
, 12 November, 2007 - 3:33pm
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Moved
Thank you for the info. These 2 images have now been linked, and moved.
Lee
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Lee Ruth
, 13 November, 2007 - 9:45am
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