EIGHT-SPOTTED FORESTER 



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marked with eight large light spots two spots on each wing. 

 Those on the fore-wings are pale yellow, while those on the hind- 

 wings are white or whitish. 



The caterpillars are light brown in color, with many black 

 lines and an orange band across each segment. The head and 



FIG. 183. Larvae of eight-spotted forester. On black ground, a parasitized "yellow bear ' 



caterpillar. (Lugger.) 



dorsal shield of the first segment are shining bright orange, marked 

 with dots. There are eight black conical, elevated tubercles on 

 the orange band of each segment in the middle region. 



These caterpillars (Fig. 183) feed quite commonly on the grape 

 and on the Virginia creeper. The species is commonly found 

 throughout the United States and Canada. 



Control, An arsenate of lead spray is the most efficient remedy. 



