Butterflies and Moths of North America

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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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Displaying 49 - 72 of 927 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 21, 2023
Submitted by: William Harris ...
Region: Barrow County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 25, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 12, 2023
Submitted by: mtobin11
Region: Lake County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 12, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 05, 2023
Submitted by: Mikelchap
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 11, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 05, 2023
Submitted by: Jeanette Smith
Region: Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 05, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 01, 2023
Submitted by: Bradleysogoba
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 03, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 15, 2017
Submitted by: Reneejane7
Region: Fayette County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 31, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 01, 2017
Submitted by: Jjnichols79
Region: Graves County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 31, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 28, 2023
Submitted by: Victoire Batiste
Region: Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 28, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 27, 2023
Submitted by: Karineda
Region: Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Aug 28, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 19, 2023
Submitted by: Timmyboy
Region: Monroe County, New York, United States
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: Aug 19, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 18, 2023
Submitted by: Missmarple
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 19, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 11, 2023
Submitted by: Blue Swallowtail
Region: Adams County, Nebraska, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Aug 14, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 09, 2023
Submitted by: makelemonade
Region: Rockland County, New York, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Aug 09, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 08, 2023
Submitted by: todonnell
Region: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 08, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 11, 2023
Submitted by: Brittanie
Region: New York County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 30, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 13, 2023
Submitted by: rocksnstars
Region: Oxford County, Maine, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 16, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 21, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 02, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 02, 2023
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Region: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 30, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 22, 2023
Submitted by: ActiasLunaTn
Region: Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 27, 2023
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Observation date: Sep 29, 2022
Submitted by: Blaire_a_a
Region: Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 23, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 02, 2023
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 04, 2023
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Observation date: May 31, 2023
Submitted by: rmery
Region: Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 01, 2023
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Observation date: Feb 04, 2023
Submitted by: nikkicacc
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 13, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 01, 2016
Submitted by: Jones87
Region: United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 03, 2023
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