Eight Spotted Forester Moth

Description:

The moth is black, with 2 whitish or yellowish spots in each wing. The wingspan is 30–37 mm.

Habitat:

Scrub sanctuary in Florida

Notes:

Family: Noctuidae Subfamily: Agaristinae Identification: Forewing black with two pale yellow spots and inconspicuous metallic blue bands; hindwing black with white spots in basal and median areas; body black except for pale yellow tegulae and orange on front and middle legs. Wing Span: 3-3.7 cm. Life History: A common day-flier. Flight: One flight April - June in the north; two flights in the south with one August brood. Caterpillar Hosts: Grapes, Virginia creeper. Range: Maine and southern Quebec to Florida; west to South Dakota and Texas. NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management Needs: Caterpillars can be a pest.