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Acronicta lepusculina (Cottonwood Dagger Moth) Long yellow hairs cover the body of this caterpillar which is punctuated by five black tufts along the back. Feeding on a small aspen sapling in an old field. Acronicta lepusculina,Agrotis lepusculina,Cottonwood Dagger Moth,Geotagged,Moth Week 2020,National Moth Week 2020,Noctuidae,Summer,United States,moth caterpillar Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Acronicta lepusculina (Cottonwood Dagger Moth)

Long yellow hairs cover the body of this caterpillar which is punctuated by five black tufts along the back. Feeding on a small aspen sapling in an old field.

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    Wow, incredible! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      It is certainly a beautiful caterpillar. Will post the adult form soon but it is much less spectacular. Posted 5 years ago
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    Cute! Posted 5 years ago
  4. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Quite a comeback! Posted 5 years ago

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The Cottonwood Dagger Moth

''Acronicta lepusculina'' is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in most of eastern North America, west through southern Canada to Vancouver Island and southward. The wingspan is 40–50 mm. Adults are on wing from May to July depending on the location.

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Uploaded Aug 3, 2020. Captured Jul 25, 2020 14:27 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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