Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994139

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: July 25, 2014
Submitted by: jenc1085
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My 8 year old son spotted this caterpillar on the side of our house in Newark, Delaware. There are Maple trees on that side of the house but no other plants other than grass. The weather was sunny and 90 degrees F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: August 02, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County