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Clear Dagger Moth - Acronicta clarescens TL: ~25 mm. Gray FW with orbicular spot partly outlined in black. Tan shading along some of the lines and dashes. Thorax has a small, tan patch. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a light in a semi-rural area. Acronicta clarescens,Geotagged,Summer,United States,acronicta,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Clear Dagger Moth - Acronicta clarescens

TL: ~25 mm. Gray FW with orbicular spot partly outlined in black. Tan shading along some of the lines and dashes. Thorax has a small, tan patch.

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

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What about Acronicta clarescens, it seems to have the tan patch:
    http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=9246     Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yay, Ferdy! Thank you :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Clear Dagger Moth

"Acronicta clarescens", the clear dagger moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in North America.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 22, 2019. Captured Jun 21, 2019 21:56 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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