Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307638

Afflicted Dagger Moth
Acronicta afflicta

Observation date: August 16, 2021
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp / blacklight in managed meadow (e.g., Virginia Wildrye, Partridge Pea, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, White Oldfield Aster) with nearby cornfields, mixed forest (Acer, Liriodendron) and boundary planting of red cedar. Apparent body length of 21 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Kent County