Two-spotted Forester
Common NameTwo-spotted Forester
Scientific NameAlypia langtonii
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyAgaristinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, yellowish-white, blue
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, open fields, clearings
Geographic RangeEastern North America (southern Canada to eastern United States)
Host Plantswillow, poplar, aspen
Flight PeriodMay to July (sometimes August for a second brood)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are striped caterpillars, typically black and yellow with white spots, feeding on willow and poplar leaves. They pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its two yellowish-white spots on each forewing and one large spot on each hindwing, along with iridescent blue markings on the hindwings. It is a diurnal moth, often seen nectaring.
Description
A medium-sized, day-flying moth with velvety black wings, featuring two prominent yellowish-white spots on each forewing and one large spot on each hindwing, often with iridescent blue scales near the hindwing spots.
