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Acronicta oblinita Acronicta oblinita found feeding on Tear-thumb (Polygonum sagitattum) in a forest that has drowned as groundwater levels rose. Acronicta oblinita,Arctiinae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Summer,United States,caterpillar,insect,moth larva Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Acronicta oblinita

Acronicta oblinita found feeding on Tear-thumb (Polygonum sagitattum) in a forest that has drowned as groundwater levels rose.

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  1. A very well armored caterpillar! Posted 6 years ago

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''Acronicta oblinita'', the smeared dagger moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west across Canada to British Columbia, north to Lake Athabasca and south to Florida and Texas.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Aug 2, 2019. Captured Aug 1, 2019 08:32 in 8760 St Louis Co 320, Zim, MN 55738, USA.
  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/241s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm