Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226911

American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana

Observation date: August 19, 2019
Submitted by: osbornedalerick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather was humid, 78°, overcast, partly cloudy, trees and ground damp from overnight rain. Specimen was descending from 50’ silver maple tree toward ground. After photographing approximately 5 feet from the surface, specimen quickly traversed grassy area to forest floor disappearing into mix of decaying sticks, leaves and low brush
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, New Haven County