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Eight-spotted Forester - Alypia octomaculata
Copyright © 2006 Lynette Elliott

Eight-spotted Forester - Alypia octomaculata
Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
May 11, 2006
Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 11 May, 2006 - 2:23pm
Last updated 18 July, 2008 - 2:48pm

I just found what I think is
I just found what I think is an early instar forester, only 1/4" or so. I'll paost photos soon
… Mark Black, 7 June, 2006 - 1:12pm

All dressed up!
What a neat-looking caterpillar--looks like it's all dressed up and ready to party! I hope we have these in Utah. Seeing photos like this makes me want to get out and hunt for caterpillars.
… Carol Davis, 11 May, 2006 - 3:21pm

 
Thanks
I've seen a few adults as well. I chased them all around, but they wouldn't land long enough for me to get a shot!
… Lynette Elliott, 11 May, 2006 - 6:33pm

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