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Dagger moth

Acronicta

Description:

Acronicta species are generally known as dagger moths, as most have one or more black dagger-shaped markings on their forewing upper sides. But some species have a conspicuous dark ring marking instead.

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1 Comment

katarafaith
katarafaith 10 years ago

Cool the American dagger moth
I have a picture. Of the dagger as a caterpillar.

Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 24, 2013
Submitted on Jul 29, 2013

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