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American Dagger Moth caterpillar

Acronicta americana

Photo by KeithRoragen
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Field Notes

Description:

About 47mm long

Habitat:

Urban backyard

Notes:

Found crawling along the foundation. By its size, I assume it was looking for a place to pupate. 120

Reference Links:

Species Acronicta americana - American Dagger Moth - Hodges#9200 - BugGuide.Net

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