Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225026

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: August 12, 2019
Submitted by: hikescolorado
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: June 14, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. Fairly common in residential neighborhoods in late summer and early fall. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Denver County