Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1016618

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: September 22, 2014
Submitted by: MT_Observer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm day, about 80F. Habitat: Ponderosa/Sagebrush interface with seasonal stream which provides habitat for native Salix. Caterpillar moving quickly toward shade of sage. I may have disturbed it while turning a compost pile.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: September 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: I'm the Montana moth coordinator for BAMONA, so your photo ended up with me again. :)
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Ravalli County