Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227227

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: August 20, 2019
Submitted by: Chocolatepie4vr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on corner of front porch. Had wisps of old spider web threads stuck to it. Because of household tasks caterpillar removed onto a plate and transferred to crab apple tree in side yard. Plants near sighting are evergreen shrubs, Mountain Laurels, and other shrubs. Trees & plants in yard include Japanese Maple Tree, Swamp Maple, Beech, Weeping Cherry, Sycamore, Forsythia & Dogwoods. Weather: Sunny ~80-85°F
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County