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Dagger Moth

Acronicta sp.

Description:

Possibly Acronicta increta or Acronicta haesitata. Gray moth with dark lines and rust colored patterning. This individual may be too worn to ID, plus many moths in this Genus are VERY difficult to identify to species.

Habitat:

Suburban. Attracted to a flood light at night.

Notes:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/36205 http://bugguide.net/node/view/28507

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jun 8, 2015
Submitted on Sep 25, 2017

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