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Splendid Dagger Moth

Acronicta superans

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Field Notes

Description:

1.5-2" long. Hairy

Habitat:

On parking lot pavement at Jeremys Run, Appalachian Trail. Around 2pm. Relatively quick moving.

Notes:

Spotted on REI Overnight Backpacking class. Appalachian Trail, Jeremys Run

Species ID Suggestions

Splendid Dagger Moth

Acronicta superans

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (4)
ForestDragon
This reminds me much of one of the Daggers from Genus Acronicta. http://bugguide.net/node/view/322/bgpage

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PublishedAugust 29, 2016

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