Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994534

Ochre Dagger Moth
Acronicta morula

Observation date: July 26, 2014
Submitted by: schmev24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A large yellow caterpillar with black and white designs emerging from a rotten tree stump hollow. The moth was covered in light, white hairs, some of which extended longer than others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: July 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Hartford County