Maryland Biodiversity Project - Connected Dagger Moth (Acronicta connecta)

Connected Dagger Moth Acronicta connecta Grote, 1873

Synonyms: Hodges #9219.

Kingdom Animalia > Phylum Arthropoda > Class Insecta > Order Lepidoptera > Family Noctuidae > Genus Acronicta Connected Dagger Moth - Acronicta connecta - https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/7600

According to BugGuide, this species is local and uncommon, found in wetlands and along waterways.

Host plants are species in the genus Salix.

There are 15 records in the project database.

A Connected Dagger Moth in Harford Co., Maryland (6/14/2017). Photo by Josh Emm. (MBP list)

A Connected Dagger Moth in Somerset Co., Maryland (8/27/2008). Photo by Lance Biechele. (MBP list)

A Connected Dagger Moth. Photo by John Glaser. (MBP list)

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