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American Dagger Moth

Acronicta americana

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DavidARutter
DavidARutter 10 years ago

Moth*

DavidARutter
DavidARutter 10 years ago

Sadly, I had to leave the little guy alone before I could get any others. But from what I can remember of him, it was definitely the American Dagger Mouth. The lashes match perfectly.
Thanks so much!

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

This is a really neat photo! Do you happen to have any other views of this caterpillar?
It could be Acronicta americana, American Dagger Moth: http://bugguide.net/node/view/505

or
It reminds me of Apatelodes torrefacta, Spotted Apatelode, a bit as well: http://bugguide.net/node/view/4765

I can't see enough of this caterpillar to be able to tell.

DavidARutter
Spotted by
DavidARutter

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Dec 10, 2012

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