Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 617786

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: September 17, 2011
Submitted by: Lacy Mc
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was cold this morning so he wasn't moving too much. My son found him on our back porch. We put him in a jar with some maple leaves. He seems to be sleeping, moves every once in a while. I have two maple trees in my front yard, we were thinking he was on there. Its was a little windy and raining this morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 20, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Yellowstone County, Montana, United States