Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1199994

Speared Dagger Moth
Acronicta hasta

Observation date: May 29, 2016
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight left on overnight in rural residential neighborhood dominated by hardwoods (liriodendron, maple, oak, sweet gum). Approx length of 23 mm. Warm, calm, muggy weather conditions.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: March 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Harford County