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Streaked Dagger - Acronicta lithospila TL: ~20 mm. Gray forewings with light streaks along dark veins. Thin, dark basal and anal dashes. Status: uncommon. Hosts: oak and chestnut<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(117) Acronicta,Acronicta lithospila,Geotagged,Noctuidae,Streaked dagger moth,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Streaked Dagger - Acronicta lithospila

TL: ~20 mm. Gray forewings with light streaks along dark veins. Thin, dark basal and anal dashes. Status: uncommon. Hosts: oak and chestnut

Habitat: Attracted to a 365 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

2021(117)

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The Streaked dagger moth

''Acronicta lithospila'', the streaked dagger moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1874. It is found in Canada and the United States.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 4, 2021. Captured Jun 28, 2021 23:21 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1250
  • 100mm
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