Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317896

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: June 01, 2021
Submitted by: Dave Webb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to MV lamp at margin of low-lying meadow and mature beech/oak-dominated hardwood forest. Apparent body length of 33.5 mm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Cecil County