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Speared Dagger Moth

Acronicta hasta

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Field Notes

Description:

Charcoal gray caterpillar with a bright red stripe down the middle of the back. This is the last instar (final stage before cocoon). Caterpillars of this species are bright green with a yellow and red stripe in middle instars.

Habitat:

Temperate forest. Cedar Point County Park, NY.

Reference Links:

Species Acronicta hasta - Speared Dagger Moth - Hodges#9229 - BugGuide.Net

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