Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 731613

Splendid Dagger Moth
Acronicta superans

Observation date: August 16, 2012
Submitted by: edenny
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very interesting, largish moth (about 2 inches tip to tail), has an underwing of pale pink and striking black and white markings (bottom photo is closer to the actual color of the top wings, top photo is pretty good representation of the underwing color). Attracted to porch light on warm evening
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 16, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.