Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1310169

Fingered Dagger Moth
Acronicta insita

Observation date: August 27, 2021
Submitted by: ERC
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three were observed in the afternoon on a sunny day traveling away from the riparian zone, consisting of cotton woods and willows, towards the sagebrush steppe. All were observed on the ground on dirt roads on BLM lands. Smoke related ariquality was moderate.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Custer County

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