Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Noctuidae Scientific name Acronicta lithospila | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Acronicta Rank Species | |
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Similar Acronicta morula, Acronicta fragilis, Acronicta impleta | ||
The streaked dagger moth (Acronicta lithospila) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found in Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario) and the United States (including Georgia, Maryland and Oklahoma).
The wingspan is about 35 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on hickory and oak.
References
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