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Grey Dagger

Acronicta psi

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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar (larva) of the Grey Dagger Moth. Apparently they over-winter as a pupa in a cocoon amongst rotting wood piles, so may have been accidentally disturbed when we removed some firewood from our storage shed.

Habitat:

Garden on limestone outcrop in foothills of Los Serranos mountains.

Notes:

Thanks to Daniele Pralong for helping with the ID.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Great spotting! The genus Acronicta has some pretty amazing larvae.

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2014 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJanuary 16, 2015

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