Butterflies and Moths of North America

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American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: August 08, 2022
Submitted by: mabfrazer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this guy or gal hanging out on a shady spot of my siding. Finger in photo for size reference but I did not touch it! LOL not familiar with this species so I didn't know where it would be best to move it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: August 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: When in doubt, it's always best to leave them be unless it is in harms way. Then you can move it to a safe location nearest to where you found it. It will eventually find it's host plant.
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