Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1348462

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: November 09, 2022
Date notes: The caterpillar was crawling on the ground of our front yard in early November.
Submitted by: Sonshineacad
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: when we found the caterpiller in the afternoon, it was crawling in the sun near a red maple leaf in the front yard, the temp outside is 68 degrees and it is sunny outside. however, the temp the few days before was running in the high 70's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: November 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, DeKalb County