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Noctuidae
931444 – 9227   Acronicta laetifica (Smith, 1897)
             Pleasant Dagger

© Nolie Schneider
Distribution: Type locality: Florida.
Similar Species:
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Acronycta laetifica Smith, 1897
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Schmidt, B.C. & G.G. Anweiler, 2020. Noctuidae (Part) Pantheinae, Raphiinae, Balsinae, Acronictinae. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 25.4: 204; pl. A-14, figs. 9-12 (adult); pl. 25, fig. 1 (♂ gen.); pl. 41, fig. 5 (♀ gen.); pl. L-11, figs. 7, 8 (larva) (order).
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Acronicta laetifica
© Lisa Ames
Acronicta laetifica
© Robin McLeod
Acronicta laetifica
© Ken Childs
Acronicta laetifica
© Carol Wolf
Acronicta laetifica
39mm – © Jim Vargo
Acronicta laetifica
© George Smiley LG
38mm on Carpinus caroliniana
Acronicta laetifica
© George Smiley LG
34mm on Carpinus caroliniana
Acronicta laetifica
© Giff Beaton LG
on Hornbeam
Acronicta laetifica
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Acronicta laetifica
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG

Acronicta laetifica
© John G. Franclemont CUIC LG


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