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American Dagger Moth - Acronicta americana WS: 5-6 cm! This is the largest dagger moth in the eastern US.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area Acronicta americana,American Dagger Moth,Geotagged,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

American Dagger Moth - Acronicta americana

WS: 5-6 cm! This is the largest dagger moth in the eastern US.

Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area

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  1. Excellent, first adult photo of this species. Posted 6 years ago

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The American Dagger Moth is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is native to North America.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 20, 2019. Captured Jun 15, 2019 21:12 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm