Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1094392

Cottonwood Dagger Moth
Acronicta lepusculina

Observation date: August 05, 2016
Submitted by: Sylvie1234
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found in Ano Nuevo St Park in California. It is very near the coast. The caterpillar was on a boardwalk area surrounded by poison oak, manzanita, blackberry. Soil in that area is very sandy. We did not touch the caterpillar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County