Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1136011

Splendid Dagger Moth
Acronicta superans

Observation date: August 20, 2017
Submitted by: Erikafay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a purple leaf sand cherry shrub
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 31, 2021
Coordinator notes: This might also be A. thoracica, but I'm just not sure. The range isn't quite right for A. superans, either. Jim Rains
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jefferson County