Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1270307

Funerary Dagger Moth
Acronicta funeralis

Observation date: August 20, 2020
Submitted by: LauraY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Discovered on our cornus sericea (red osier dogwood). We are restoring our acre with native plantings. This is on the edge of a wetland. We are nearing drought conditions. Temps have generally been above average but low 80s this week.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, DuPage County