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Dagger moth

Acronicta

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Acronicta species are generally known as dagger moths, as most have one or more black dagger-shaped markings on their forewing upper sides. But some species have a conspicuous dark ring marking instead.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Acronicta, Genus Acronicta - Dagger Moths - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
katarafaith
Cool the American dagger moth I have a picture. Of the dagger as a caterpillar.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2013

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