Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1104779

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: September 30, 2016
Date notes: Saw today 9/30/2016
Submitted by: Jc3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Canary yellow, single black thin 'stinger like' spike in abdomen, 4 v shaped spikes in thorax. Making good time through the grass in south western Maine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States