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Acronicta morula Acronicta morula<br /> <br /> &quot;Identification Adult: orangish-yellow patch in center of thorax is diagnostic; forewing pale to dark gray with orangish-yellow strip bordering inner edge of basal dash, and the same coloration beyond PM line and covering obscure reniform spot; anal and subapical dashes present hindwing grayish-brown with dark smudged discal spot. Caterpillar: setae short dorsally, longer with various lengths on the sides. Dark middorsal warts on A1, A4, and A8. Head black to either side of pale triangle, with red over each lobe. Range Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Texas. Habitat Fields, woodlands, and forest edges.&quot; (<a href="https://bugguide.net/node/view/35933)" rel="nofollow">https://bugguide.net/node/view/35933)</a><br /> <br /> See also<br /> <a href="http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=9236" rel="nofollow">http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=9236</a><br /> <a href="https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Acronicta-morula" rel="nofollow">https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Acronicta-morula</a><br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acronicta_morula" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acronicta_morula</a> Acronicta morula,Geotagged,Ochre dagger moth,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Acronicta morula

Acronicta morula

"Identification Adult: orangish-yellow patch in center of thorax is diagnostic; forewing pale to dark gray with orangish-yellow strip bordering inner edge of basal dash, and the same coloration beyond PM line and covering obscure reniform spot; anal and subapical dashes present hindwing grayish-brown with dark smudged discal spot. Caterpillar: setae short dorsally, longer with various lengths on the sides. Dark middorsal warts on A1, A4, and A8. Head black to either side of pale triangle, with red over each lobe. Range Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Texas. Habitat Fields, woodlands, and forest edges." (https://bugguide.net/node/view/35933)

See also
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=9236
https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Acronicta-morula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acronicta_morula

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Nice! I've only ever seen the caterpillars of this species :) Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      What do they look like? Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Here’s one:
        Ochre Dagger Moth Caterpillar - Acronicta morula The instars of this species vary in appearance. I think this one would be the penultimate instar, which is lime green with dark, dorsal markings, especially on A1, A4, and A8.<br /> <br /> This caterpillar typically feeds on elm. I found it on a bridge in a deciduous forest. Acronicta morula,Geotagged,Ochre Dagger Moth,Ochre Dagger Moth Caterpillar,Summer,United States,caterpillar
         Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Gary B's profile
          Gary B
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          Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

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The Ochre dagger moth

The ochre dagger moth is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Saskatchewan to Nova Scotia, south to Florida, west to Texas. The wingspan is 40–50 mm. Adults are on wing from April to September in two or more generations depending on the location. The larvae feed on the leaves of ''Ulmus'' and also ''Tilia'', ''Malus'' and ''Crataegus'' species.

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Uploaded Mar 3, 2019. Captured Jun 30, 2018 23:12 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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