Acronicta americana (Harris, 1841)

American Dagger Moth
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Acronicta americana
Specimen A · Dorsal
Acronicta americana
Specimen A · Ventral
Acronicta americana
Specimen B · Dorsal
Acronicta americana
Specimen B · Ventral
Acronicta americana
Specimen C · Dorsal
Acronicta americana
Specimen C · Ventral

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The American Dagger Moth is a common species found throughout eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of 50-65mm and are attracted to lights. Larvae are distinctive with yellow-green bodies covered in tufts of yellow, white, and black setae.

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