INSECTS

American Dagger

Acronicta americana

Insects
Native
American Dagger, photo 1 of 5
American Dagger, Caterpillar
American Dagger, Pupa
50–65 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Noctuidae with a wingspan of 50–65 mm.

There are 1,192 observations of American Dagger in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Estrie, and it has been reported in 16 of the 17 regions. They peak from July to September and become rare from October to May.

What the caterpillar eats

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