Acronicta_longa

<i>Acronicta longa</i>

Acronicta longa

Species of moth

Acronicta longa, the long-winged dagger moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found across much of North America, with Nova Scotia, Alberta, Florida, and Texas within is range.

Quick Facts Acronicta longa, Scientific classification ...

The wingspan is 32–44 mm.

The larvae feed on birch, blackberry, oak and willow.

  • Schmidt, B. C. & Anweiler, G. G. (April 7, 2003). "Species Details Acronicta longa". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
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  • "Acronicta longa Guenée, 1852 - Long-winged Dagger". Moths of North Carolina. Retrieved November 12, 2020.


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