Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1207646

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: June 02, 2019
Submitted by: Arthur S.
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About an inch long. Sat still on the wall. Orientation: the head was straight up. (The photos seem to change orientation.)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: This was particularly difficult to identify and I'm not completely certain. I do agree that it's probably Acronicta, but many of that genus - including A. americana - are quite variable, and this specimen looks a little bedraggled. But I can't find a better candidate.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, New Haven County