American Dagger Moth
Acronicta americana (Harris, 1841)
Family: Noctuidae
Subfamily: Acronictinae
Identification: The region's largest dagger moth, easily recognized by its large size and typical dagger moth pattern. Forewing usually has sharp pm. line; only black dash is in anal area. Hindwing gray with darker median line.
Wing Span: 5-6.5 cm.
Life History:
Flight: April-September; 2 or more broods.
Caterpillar Hosts: Many trees such as alders, ashes, birches, elms, hickories, maples, oaks, poplars, walnuts, and willows.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Throughout Eastern North America.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Observation date: Aug 23, 2024
Submitted by: DAKoz
Region: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Aug 24, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 19, 2024
Submitted by: JCL535
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 19, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 13, 2024
Submitted by: Checkedout802
Region: Chittenden County, Vermont, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Aug 14, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 09, 2024
Submitted by: Candycane87
Region: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 11, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 10, 2024
Submitted by: Sheles1
Region: DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 11, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 06, 2024
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Region: Nelson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 07, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 26, 2024
Submitted by: Ozark_Bill
Region: Franklin County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jul 29, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 28, 2024
Submitted by: Denergail
Region: Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 28, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 07, 2024
Submitted by: WMarshall
Region: Floyd County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 27, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 20, 2024
Submitted by: Moth_Observer01
Region: Nelson County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Jul 20, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 16, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 19, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 05, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 16, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 10, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 16, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 15, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 15, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 13, 2024
Submitted by: kristasessions
Region: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 15, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 23, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 04, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 28, 2024
Submitted by: ofdewdrops
Region: Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 27, 2024
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 29, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 20, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 17, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 20, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2024
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 19, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 13, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 16, 2024
Submitted by: Bombyx-Aurelia
Region: Quebec, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jun 17, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 04, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 06, 2024
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