Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1223293

Fingered Dagger Moth
Acronicta insita

Observation date: July 31, 2019
Submitted by: B Shulist
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Total of 5 seen. One resting on the underside of a spreading dogbane leaf at the base of a pussy willow with a 2nd one on the stem. Pictured. Three others were seen resting low on the underside of the willow branches. Later saw them feeding on the willow. No evidence of feeding on the dogbane.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: January 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: Yes, Willow is the host.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario