Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1222172

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: July 27, 2019
Submitted by: awittrock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was observed walking across bare soil near tent in campground at George Wyth State Park. Temperature in the mid-eighties, clear skies, and breezy. Near the base of an oak tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: August 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Black Hawk County