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Raspberry Bud Dagger Moth

Acronicta increta

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized, gray/brown patterned moth with a fuzzy thorax.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to an external flood light at night.

Reference Links:

Species Acronicta increta - Raspberry Bud Dagger Moth - Hodges#9249 - BugGuide…

Species ID Suggestions

Underwing moth

Catocala
Jon Koelzer
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
Hi Jon, thanks for the suggestion. I am fairly sure that this is actually one of the Darts from genus Acronicta. It does have some resemblance to the Catocalas so I can understand why you suggested it. :-)
Jon Koelzer
This is called an underwing moth! you will not be able to identify the specific type without seeing the color under its wings as well as its underside

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