Kebnat
INSECTS

Epauleted Oak Dagger

Acronicta ovata

Insects
Native
Epauleted Oak Dagger, Adult
Epauleted Oak Dagger, Caterpillar
Epauleted Oak Dagger, Caterpillar
28–35 mmWingspan

Imperiled in Québec. Butterfly or moth in the family Noctuidae with a wingspan of 28–35 mm. Feeds on plants.

There are 3 observations of Epauleted Oak Dagger in Québec, mostly in Outaouais and Laurentides, and it has been reported in 2 of the 17 regions.

Through the year

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Based on observations from Ontario

Where to see it

  1. Outaouais2
  2. Laurentides1

What the caterpillar eats

American beechFagus grandifolia
American chestnutCastanea dentata
Yellow birchBetula alleghaniensis

Similar species

Eclipsed Oak DaggerAcronicta increta
Hesitant DaggerAcronicta modica
Afflicted DaggerAcronicta afflicta
Clear DaggerAcronicta clarescens
Sad DaggerAcronicta tristis