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Noctuidae
931419.88 – 9249.1   Acronicta cryptica Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020
             Cryptic Oak Dagger

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Distribution: Southern ON, Canada; MI, IL, KY, eastern TN, USA in sandy woodland habitat with Quercus velutina (Black Oak).
Larva and
Host Plants:		 Quercus spp. but has been recorded only in areas with Quercus velutina (Black Oak).
Similar Species:
  • 9249 Acronicta increta is usually paler overall with more contrast between the dark antemedial and paler medial area; subterminal row of pale chevrons usually more distinct; hindwing usually paler. Melanistic specimens cannot be separated with confidence and require DNA.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • cryptica Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020 (Acronicta); TL: Rowan Mills area, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada.
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    Taxonomic Notes: Acronicta cryptica Schmidt & Anweiler, 2020, n. sp., MONA Fascicle 25.4: 150. Some past records of A. increta and A. inclara, n. syn. of A. increta, refer to this species.
    References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD)
    • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - BIN: BOLD:ACE9903
    • Schmidt, B.C. & G.G. Anweiler, 2020. Noctuidae (Part) Pantheinae, Raphiinae, Balsinae, Acronictinae. The Moths of North America, Fascicle 25.4: 148; pl. A-9, figs. 1-22 (adult); pl. 19, fig. 4 (♂ gen.); pl. 37, fig. 6 (♀ gen.); pl. L-6, figs. 5-8 (larva) (order).
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    Acronicta cryptica
    - LG – © Jim Troubridge
    Acronicta cryptica
    DNA - 34mm - Kalkaska Co., MI – © Jim Vargo

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