Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1350832

Cottonwood Dagger Moth
Acronicta lepusculina

Observation date: July 08, 2022
Submitted by: hydapse
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: attracted to UV lights
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: January 14, 2023
Coordinator notes: Seems worn - basal dash seems short, leading me to first believe vulpina, but other markings are inconsistent. A longer basal dash could argued to be present, but faded.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Carbon County