Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1069096

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: October 11, 2015
Submitted by: Dean.goehring
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The caterpillar was not eating when it was found. Trees in the area include Fremont's cottonwood (Populus fremontii) as well as box elder (Acer negundo).
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Yavapai County